ASRock 870ICAFE User Manual

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870iCafe

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published August 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 for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.

With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Contents

 

1 . Introduction ...........................................................

5

1.1

Package Contents .....................................................................

5

1.2

Specifications ............................................................................

6

1.3

Motherboard Layout .................................................................

11

1.4

I/O Panel ....................................................................................

12

2. Installation ..............................................................

13

Pre-installation Precautions ...............................................................

13

2.1

CPU Installation .........................................................................

14

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .......................................

14

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ....................................

15

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..........................

17

2.5

Jumpers Setup ..........................................................................

18

2.6

Onboard Headers and Connectors ..........................................

20

2.7

Dr. Debug ..................................................................................

24

2.8

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ............................

27

2.9

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ...............

27

2.10 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide .................

28

2.11

Driver Installation Guide ............................................................

30

2.12 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

 

 

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .................................................

30

 

2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

 

 

Functions ....................................................................

30

 

2.12.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

 

With RAID Functions .....................................................

31

2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

 

 

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................

32

 

2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

 

 

Functions ......................................................................

32

 

2.13.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

 

Without RAID Functions ................................................

33

2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology ..............................................

33

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3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY ...................................................

34

3.1

Introduction ...............................................................................

34

 

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ...............................................................

34

 

3.1.2

Navigation Keys .............................................................

35

3.2

Main Screen ..............................................................................

35

3.3

OC Tweaker Screen .................................................................

36

3.4

Advanced Screen ....................................................................

42

 

3.4.1

CPU Configuration ..........................................................

43

 

3.4.2

Chipset Configuration .....................................................

44

 

3.4.3

ACPI Configuration .........................................................

45

 

3.4.4

Storage Configuration ....................................................

46

 

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration ......................................................

47

 

3.4.6

Super IO Configuration ...................................................

48

 

3.4.7

USB Configuration ..........................................................

49

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .............................

50

3.6

Boot Screen ..............................................................................

51

 

3.6.1

Boot Settings Configuration ...........................................

51

3.7

Security Screen ........................................................................

52

3.8

Exit Screen ...............................................................................

53

4. Software Support ...................................................

54

4.1

Install Operating System ...........................................................

54

4.2

Support CD Information .............................................................

54

 

4.2.1

Running Support CD .......................................................

54

 

4.2.2

Drivers Menu ..................................................................

54

 

4.2.3

Utilities Menu ...................................................................

54

 

4.2.4

Contact Information ........................................................

54

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 870iCafe motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1Package Contents

ASRock 870iCafe Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 870iCafe Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 870iCafe Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2Specifications

Platform

- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

 

- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality

 

Conductive Polymer Capacitors)

CPU

- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 /

 

X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 /

 

Sempron processors

 

- Six-Core CPU Ready

 

- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1)

 

- V4 + 1 Power Phase Design

 

- Supports CPU up to 140W

 

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

 

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

 

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

 

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset

- Northbridge: AMD 870

 

- Southbridge: AMD SB850

Memory

- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

 

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

 

- Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC,

 

un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)

 

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)

 

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

 

- 2 x PCI slots

Audio

- 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN

- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

 

- Realtek RTL8111C

 

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

 

- Supports LAN Cable Detection

Rear Panel I/O

I/O Panel

 

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

 

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

 

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

 

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

 

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

 

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

SATA3

- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

 

RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"

 

functions

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Connector

- 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

 

- 1 x IR header

 

- 1 x Power LED header

 

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

 

- 24 pin ATX power connector

 

- 8 pin 12V power connector

 

- Front panel audio connector

 

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

 

- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)

 

 

BIOS Feature

- 8Mb AMI BIOS

 

- AMI Legal BIOS

 

- Supports “Plug and Play”

 

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

 

- Supports jumperfree

 

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

 

- DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD

- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

 

OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer,

 

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and

 

Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

 

 

Unique Feature

- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 6)

 

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 7)

 

- Instant Boot

 

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8)

 

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9)

 

- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 10)

 

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)

 

- Hybrid Booster:

 

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)

 

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)

 

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

Hardware

- CPU Temperature Sensing

Monitor

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

 

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

 

- CPU Quiet Fan

 

- CPU/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control

 

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

 

 

OS

- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

 

/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications

- FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

 

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

 

(see CAUTION 14)

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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

CAUTION!

1.ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

2.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 33 for details.

3.This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 15 for proper installation.

4.Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

5.Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6.It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

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7.Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

8.ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

9.The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

10.To experience intuitive motion controlled games is no longer only available at Wii. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of PC gaming operation. ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to control your PC games. All you have to do is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you the most up-do-date supported games! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp

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11.If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

12.Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

13.While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

14.EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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ASRock 870ICAFE User Manual

1.3 Motherboard Layout

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

5

 

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.8cm (8.2-in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard PS2

PS2 Mouse

 

 

Support 6-Core CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

PS2_USB_PW1

 

 

 

 

AM3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

USB_LAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.0HT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM1

 

 

ATX12V1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

module)

 

module)

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pinFSB800

pinFSB800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM3SOCKET

 

 

DDR31800Dual

A1(64 bit, 240-

B1(64 bit, 240module)-pin

A2(64 bit, 240-

B2(64 bit, 240module)-pin

 

 

 

 

T: USB2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_

_

_

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PhenomII

140WCPU

FSB2.6GHz

DDR3

DDR3

DDR3

DDR3

 

 

8

 

USB 2.0

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ-45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMD

 

 

 

 

(12.0-in)

 

MIC Bottom: FRONT Center: IN

LINE Top: IN

 

 

PWR_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

Ready

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.5cm

34

 

 

 

PCIE1

870iCafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

RoHS

 

ErP/EuP

 

PCIE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

Taipei

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr.

10

 

Designed

 

 

 

PCIE3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMD

 

 

 

Debug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB850

6Gb/s

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

31

 

 

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

SATA5

SATA6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

IR1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Mb

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

SPEAKER1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA1

 

SATA3

SATA4

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLRCMOS1

PLED1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

HD_AUDIO1

 

 

USB_PW4

USB10_11

 

USB8_9

USB_PW2

USB6_7

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB_PW3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

1

1

1

1

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

CHA_FAN1

 

 

29

 

 

28

27

26

25

24

23 2221 2019 18

17 16

 

1

PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper

20

System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)

2

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

21

Power LED Header (PLED1)

3

AM3 CPU Socket

22

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

4

CPU Heatsink Retention Module

23

USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

5

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

24

USB_PW2 Jumper

6

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

25

USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

 

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)

26

USB_PW3 Jumper

7

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

27

USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

 

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White)

28

USB_PW4 Jumper

8

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

29

Front Panel Audio Header

9

SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)

 

(HD_AUDIO1, White)

10

Dr. Debug (LED)

30

Infrared Module Header (IR1)

11

Southbridge Controller

31

PCI Slots (PCI1-2)

12

SATA3 Connector (SATA5, White)

32

PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3; White)

13

SATA3 Connector (SATA6, White)

33

PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)

14

SATA3 Connector (SATA4, White)

34

PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)

15

SATA3 Connector (SATA3, White)

35

Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

16

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

36

Northbridge Controller

17

SATA3 Connector (SATA1, White)

37

USB_LAN1 Jumper

18SATA3 Connector (SATA2, White)

19Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)

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1.4 I/O Panel

1

2

3

4

5

 

10

9

8

7

6

1

PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

6

USB 2.0

Ports (USB01)

2

LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN)

7

USB 2.0

Ports (USB45)

3

Line In (Light Blue)

8

USB 2.0

Ports (USB23)

4

Front Speaker (Lime)

9

Serial Port (COM1)

5

Microphone (Pink)

10

PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

*There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED

 

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK

SPEED

 

LED

LED

Status

Description

 

Status

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

No Link

 

 

Off

 

10Mbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking

Data Activity

 

Orange

 

100Mbps connection

 

 

 

 

On

Link

 

 

Green

 

1Gbps connection

 

 

LAN Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.

For Windows® XP:

After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system.

For Windows® 7 / VistaTM:

After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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2. Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2.To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3.Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5.When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

 

 

 

CPU Golden Triangle

 

 

Socker Corner Small Triangle

 

STEP 1:

STEP 2 / STEP 3:

STEP 4:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

Push Down And Lock

 

To The Socket Corner Small

The Socket Lever

 

Triangle

 

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.11 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.11 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

 

DDR3_A1

DDR3_B1

DDR3_A2

DDR3_B2

 

(Blue Slot)

(Blue Slot)

(White Slot)

(White Slot)

(1)

Populated

Populated

-

-

(2)

-

-

Populated

Populated

(3)*

Populated

Populated

Populated

Populated

 

 

 

 

 

*For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots.

1.If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2).

2.If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3.If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology .

4.It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5.If you adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

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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. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

notch break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1/PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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