ASRock 880G EXTREME3 User Manual

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880G Extreme3

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published March 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Copyright Notice:

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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 ..............................................................

14

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

14

2.1

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

15

2.2

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

15

2.3

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

16

2.4

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

18

2.5

Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ..........................

19

2.6CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM

 

Operation Guide ........................................................................

22

2.7

ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide .............................

28

2.8

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

30

2.9

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

31

2.10

Smart Switches ........................................................................

36

2.11

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

37

2.12

HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ....................................

40

2.13

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

41

2.14

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

41

2.15

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

42

2.16

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

44

2.17

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

 

 

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

44

 

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

 

 

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

44

 

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

 

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

45

2.18

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

 

 

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

46

 

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

 

 

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

46

 

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

 

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

47

2.19

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

47

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

48

3.1

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

48

 

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

48

 

3.1.2

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

49

3.2

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

49

3.3

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

50

3.4

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

58

 

3.4.1

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

59

 

3.4.2

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

60

 

3.4.3

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

62

 

3.4.4

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

63

 

3.4.5

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

65

 

3.4.6

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

66

 

3.4.7

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

67

3.5

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

68

3.6

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

69

 

3.6.1

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

69

3.7

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

70

3.8

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

71

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

72

4.1

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

72

4.2

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

72

 

4.2.1

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

72

 

4.2.2

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

72

 

4.2.3

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

72

 

4.2.4

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

72

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 880G Extreme3 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

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 880G Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 880G Extreme3 Support CD

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

1 x eSATA3 Bracket (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2Specifications

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

- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II 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)

 

- Advanced V8 + 2 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 880G

 

- 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

- 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

 

(blue: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; white: x4 mode)

 

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

 

- 3 x PCI slots

 

- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM,

 

CrossFireXTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM

Graphics

- Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4250 graphics

 

- DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1

 

- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 6)

 

- Built-in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory

 

- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI

 

- Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to

 

1920x1200 (1080P)

 

- Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600

 

@ 75Hz

 

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536

 

@ 85Hz

 

- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports

 

 

 

 

6

 

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback

 

with DVI and HDMI ports

 

 

Audio

- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection

 

- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec)

 

- Premium Blu-ray audio support

LAN

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

 

- Realtek RTL8111E

 

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

 

- Supports LAN Cable Detection

Rear Panel I/O

I/O Panel

 

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

 

- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port

 

- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port

 

- 1 x HDMI Port

 

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

 

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

 

- 1 x eSATA2 Connector

 

- 1 x eSATA3 Connector through the Bundled eSATA3 Bracket

 

- 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 CMOS Switch with LED

 

- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/

 

Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)

USB 3.0

- 2 x USB 3.0 port by NEC MPD720200, support USB 1.0/2.0/

 

3.0 up to 5Gb/s

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

eSATA3

- 1 x eSATA3 6.0 Gb/s connector through the bundled eSATA3

 

bracket, supports NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions

Connector

- 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

 

- 1 x IR header

 

- 1 x COM port header

 

- 1 x IEEE 1394 header

 

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF 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

 

 

7

 

- 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports)

 

(see CAUTION 8)

 

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

 

 

Smart Switch

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

 

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

 

- 1 x Reset Switch with 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

 

- CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD

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

 

OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock

 

Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial;

 

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature

- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9)

 

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10)

 

- Instant Boot

 

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11)

 

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12)

 

- Hybrid Booster:

 

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)

 

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)

 

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

 

- Turbo 40 / Turbo 50 GPU Overclocking

Hardware

- CPU Temperature Sensing

Monitor

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

 

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

 

- CPU Quiet Fan

 

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

 

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

 

 

OS

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

 

/ XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications

- FCC, CE, WHQL

 

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

 

(see CAUTION 15)

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

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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 47 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 16 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.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest information.

7.For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 12 for proper connection.

8.Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

9.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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10.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

11.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.

12.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.

13.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.

14.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.

15.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 880G EXTREME3 User Manual

1.3 Motherboard Layout

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

4

 

5

6

 

 

7

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.4cm (9.6-in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard

PS2

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

AM3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS2_USB_PW1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX12V1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA1

DVICON1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

module)pin

DDR3 B1(64bit,240-pinmodule)

module)pin

DDR3 B2(64bit,240-pinmodule)

 

 

 

 

HDMI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM3SOCKET

 

 

FSB800

FSB800

 

 

 

 

CMOS Clr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DualChannelFSB2.6GHz 140WCPUDDR31800

DDR3 A1(64bit,240-

DDR3 A2(64bit,240-

 

CHA FAN1

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eSATA2

 

IEEE1394

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

USB 3.0

 

RJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HT3.0 Phenom II

 

 

 

T: USB0

 

-45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB1

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

PHY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REARSPK

Center:

CTRBASS

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDIF Optical Bottom:

 

 

 

 

AMD

 

FAN2

 

11

MICIN

Bottom:

FRONT

Center:

LINEIN

Top:

1

 

 

 

880G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN3 CHA

 

 

USB_PW2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA

 

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-in)

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sideport memory 128MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEC

 

 

 

 

PCIE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12.0

 

 

 

MPD720200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.5cm

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six-Core CPU Ready

8Mb

NEC USB 3.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 6

 

 

15

 

 

Super

 

 

 

PCIE3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

880G Extreme3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RoHS

 

 

 

 

AMD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6Gb/s

SATA3 3 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI2

 

 

 

CMOS

 

 

SB850

 

 

 

16

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ErP/EuP Ready

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

SATA3 1 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1394a

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designed in Taipei

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr.

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debug

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI3

 

 

 

CLRCMOS1

 

 

 

 

PLED1

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

HD_AUDIO1

 

 

IR1

COM1

USB6_7

USB8_9

 

USB10_11

 

USB12_13

FRONT_1394

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER1

 

 

20

1

 

 

 

1

1

1

 

1

1

 

1

1

 

1

 

PWRBTN

RSTBTN

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

34

33

32

31

30

29

28 27

26 25

24

23 22

21

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PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper

 

 

 

 

23

 

Power Switch (PWRBTN)

2

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

 

24

 

Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header

3

CPU Heatsink Retention Module

 

 

 

 

(FRONT_1394, White)

4

AM3 CPU Socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

5

Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

 

26

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB12_13, Blue)

6

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

 

 

27

 

USB_PW3 Jumper

7

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

 

 

28

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

 

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)

29

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

8

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

 

 

30

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

 

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White)

31

 

Serial Port Connector (COM1)

9

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

 

32

 

Infrared Module Header (IR1)

10

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

 

 

33

 

HDMI_SPDIF Header

11

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

 

 

 

(HDMI_SPDIF1, White)

12

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

 

34

 

Front Panel Audio Header

13

Northbridge Controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

(HD_AUDIO1, White)

14

Southbridge Controller

 

 

 

 

35

 

PCI Slot (PCI3)

15

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5_6, White)

 

36

 

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4; White)

16

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3_4, White)

 

37

 

PCI Slot (PCI2)

17

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1_2, White)

 

38

 

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Blue)

18

Dr. Debug (LED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)

19

Power LED Header (PLED1)

 

 

 

40

 

PCI Slot (PCI1)

20

Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)

41

 

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)

21

System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)

 

42

 

PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)

22

Reset Switch (RSTBTN)

 

 

 

 

43

 

USB_PW2 Jumper

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1.4

I/O Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

16

15

14

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11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

 

 

 

 

10

 

Microphone (Pink)

 

 

2

VGA/D-Sub Port

 

 

 

 

11

USB 3.0 Port (USB01)

 

 

3

USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

 

 

 

 

12

IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)

 

 

* 4

LAN RJ-45 Port

 

 

 

 

13

eSATA2 Connector

 

 

5

Central / Bass (Orange)

 

 

 

 

14

Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)

6

Rear Speaker (Black)

 

 

 

 

15

VGA/HDMI Port

 

 

7

Optical SPDIF Out Port

 

 

 

 

16

VGA/DVI-D Port

 

 

8

Line In (Light Blue)

 

 

 

 

17

PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

 

 

**9 Front Speaker (Lime)

*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

ACT/LINK

SPEED

Activity/Link LED

 

SPEED LED

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.

See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels

Front Speaker

Rear Speaker

Central / Bass

Line In

 

(No. 9)

(No. 6)

(No. 5)

(No. 8)

2

V

--

--

--

4

V

V

--

--

6

V

V

V

--

8

V

V

V

V

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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. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon. Click “Jack” and then click “Configuration”. In “Configuration” screen, please check the item “Independent Headphone”.

For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon. Click “Advanced Options” on the right side on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, please check the item “Independent Headphone”.

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2. Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 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. 6). 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 chip-type)

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.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2

and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.11 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Tech-

nology 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 3 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

interface.

PCIE Slots:

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

PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function.

PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc, or used to install

PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function.

1.In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

2.In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth.

3.In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.

4.Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can drive same or different display contents.

To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:

1.Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel.

VGA/D-Sub port

VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port

2.If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard.

1.DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time. When one of them is enabled, the other one will be disabled.

2.When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of both monitors.

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Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.

Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

1.Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Please refer to page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.

2.Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the

corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2,

PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots.

3.Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “UMA Frame Buffer Size” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.

4.Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again.

5.Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A.Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.

B.Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C.Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D.Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

E.Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.

F.Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G.Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight.

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For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A.Click the number ”2” icon.

B.Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto this monitor”.

C.Click “OK” to save your change.

D.Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number three, four, five, six, seven and eight.

6.Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function

HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

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2.6CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad

CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

1.If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.

2.If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.

2.6.1Graphics Card Setup

2.6.1.1Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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