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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
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The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4Core1333-eSATA2 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-bystep 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
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may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
ASRock 4Core1333-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 4Core1333-eSATA2 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
One “ASRock 1394_eSA TAII I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield
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SpecificationsSpecifications
1.2
Specifications
1.21.2
SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm
CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting
Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors
- Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800MHz CPUs
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset- Northbridge: Intel® P31/G31
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
Memory- Dual Channel DDRII Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)
- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots (see CAUTION 4)
- Support DDRII800/667 (see CAUTION 5)
- Max. ca pacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)
Hybrid Booster- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot- Supports ATI
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 3 x PCI slots
Audio- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111B / RTL81 11C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/OASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATAII Port
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- HD Audio Ja ck: Side Spe a ker/Rear Spea ker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)
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Connector- 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ and
AHCI functions (see CAUTION 10)
- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII
port) (see CAUTION 11)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header
- 1 x Game header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin A TX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFIRE power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 12)
- 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 13)
BIOS Feature- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware- CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
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VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications- FCC, CE, WHQL
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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. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
43.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 39 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. There are memory module installation limitations on this motherboard,
please read “Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)” on page 16 for
details.
5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB FrequencyMemory Support Frequency
1333DDRII667, DDRII800
1066DDRII667, DDRII800
800DDRII667, DDRII800
6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP
and Windows
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on
page 11 for proper connection.
®
VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-
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10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 32 to adjust your SATAII hard
disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
11. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 30
for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
12. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
13. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or
WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network
(WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and
enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our
website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
module.
ASRock website
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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
1.3
Minimum Hardware R
1.31.3
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
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Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo
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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPUCeleron D 326
Memory1GB system memory (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Ba sic)
VGADX9.0 with WDDM Driver
with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)
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2007 logo.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
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6
5
7
22.9cm (9.0in)
Keyboard
Mouse
PS2_USB_PWR1
PS2
PS2
1
ATX12V1
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
ESATAII
eSATAII
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35
34
33
32
30
29
28
27
26
Top:
USB2.0
IEEE
T: US B2
1394
B:USB3
USB2.0
Top:
T: US B0
RJ-45
B:USB1
Top:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
MIC IN
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
eSATAII
PCIE1
LAN
PHY
31
7.1CH HD
Super
I/O
FSB3
1
AGI_EXPRESS1
ATXPWR1
FSB1333
1
1
P31/G31
FSB1
FSB2
Chipset
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
PCIE2
Gigabit LAN
Intel
PCI1
AUDIO
CD1
CODEC
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
HD_AUDIO1
1
25
PCI2
WIFI
1
PCI3
GAME1
1
23
24
1394a
FLOPPY1
22
USB2.0
IR1
1
21
PCI
EXPRESS
FRONT_1394
1
20
4Mb
BIOS
SPEAKER1
1
19
CPU_FAN1
Conroe
DDRII800
Quad CoreCPU
Kentsfield
DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)
Dual Channel
4Core1333-eSATA2
Intel
ICH7R
USB4_5
11
17
SATAII_BLUE(Port0)
SATAII_BLACK(Port1)
16
Battery
SATAII_ORANGE(Port3)
PLED PWRBTN
1
HDLED RESET
RoHS
18
DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)
CMOS
SATAII_RED(Port2)
15
CLRCMOS1
1
IDE1
PANEL1
RAID
SATAII
CHA_FAN1
30.5cm (12.0in)
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9
10
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12
13
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1PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
2ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)20 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
3FSB1 / FSB2 Jumpers(FRONT_1394)
4775-Pin CPU Socket21 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
5CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)(IR1)
62 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots2 2 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
1PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 9 Front Speaker (Lime)
2Parallel Port10 Microphone (Pink)
3IEEE 139 4 Po rt11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4RJ-45 Port12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5Side Speaker (Gray)13 eS A T AII Port
6Rear Speaker (Black)14 COM Port
7Central / Bass (Orange)15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
8Line In (Light Blue)
* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the spe aker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See
the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
ock 1394_eSAock 1394_eSA
ASR
ock 1394_eSA
ASRASR
ock 1394_eSAock 1394_eSA
TT
AII I/O PlusAII I/O Plus
T
AII I/O Plus
TT
AII I/O PlusAII I/O Plus
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear SpeakerCentral / BassSide Speaker
* 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 “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA
Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
4Core1333-eSATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.0", 30.5 x 22.9 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. T o 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.
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.
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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
775-Pin Socket Overview
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
Pin1
orientation
key notch
775-LAND CPU
orientation
key notch
1313
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1313
Pin1
alignment key
black line
775-Pin Socket
black line
alignment key
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Remove PnP Ca p (Pick and Place Ca p):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.
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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.4
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.42.4
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are se curely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 10, No. 5).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of
your CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center
of IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 5).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan
connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
4Core1333-eSATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data
Rate II) 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) DD RII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other
words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Cha nnel A (DDRII_1
and DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in DualChannel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual
Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows
you to install four DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install
identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel
Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DD RII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
2 memory modules SS X SS X
2 memory modules DS X DS X
2 memory modules X SS X SS
2 memory modules X DS X DS
4 memory modules SS SS SS SS
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 yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2
and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDRII 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 D DRII_1
and DDRII_2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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Recommended Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DD RII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
1 memory module DS/SS* X X X
2 memory modules DS/SS X DS/SS X
2 memory modules X DS/SS X DS/SS
3 memory modules SS SS DS/SS X
4 memory modules SS SS SS SS
* If you only install one memory module, you can install it to any one of the four slots.
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling 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 matche s 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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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express
Slots) Slots)
Slots)
Slots) Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
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) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4):
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express expansion cards.
If you plan to install only one PCI Express card on this motherboard, please
install it on PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot).
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling 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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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TMTM
TM
2.7 CrossFire2.7 CrossFire
2.7 CrossFire
2.7 CrossFire2.7 CrossFire
TMTM
Operation Guide Operation Guide
Operation Guide
Operation Guide Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM 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, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and
image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for
ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates.
What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?
A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a
TM
CrossFire
Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire
Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. This
TM
applies to cards from ATI
or any of its partners.
Cards For AGI Express Slot Cards For PCIE2 Slot
Radeon X2600Pro Series Radeon X2600Pro Series
Radeon X2600XT Series Radeon X2600XT Series
Radeon X1950Pro Series Radeon X1950Pro Series
Radeon X1950XTX Series Radeon X1950XTX CrossFire
Radeon X1800 Series Radeon X1800 CrossFire
TM
Edition
TM
Edition
TM
1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the
performance benefits of CrossFire
TM
CrossFire
CrossFire
Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a
TM
Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to
benefit from the CrossFire
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFire
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFire
Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire
Enjoy the benefit of CrossFire
Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire
TM
. All three CrossFireTM components, a
TM
multi-GPU platform.
TM
Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
TMTM
TM
TMTM
TM
mode.
Currently, A TITM has relea sed Ra deon X2600Pro, X2600XT, X1950Pro, X1950XTX
TM
and X1800 CrossFire
cards, which require different methods to enable CrossFire
feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon X2600XT as the example gra phics card.
TM
For other CrossFire
refer to ATI
TM
cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please
graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
Step 1. Connect to the system power supply. Please connect a hard disk power
connector to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard.
It is recommended to use 500-Watt power supply or greater
to perform the benefit of CrossFire
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Step 2. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation
procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
Step 3. Install the other Radeon graphics card to AGI Express slot (PCI
Express x4). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section
“Expansion Slots”.
Step 4. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFireTM Bridge
on CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.
(CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor
for details.)
CrossFireTM Bridge
Step 5. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics
card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the
DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor
cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)
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Step 6. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 7. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system .
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this
utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.
Step 8. Install the required drivers to your system.
For Windows® XP OS:
A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be
installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed
in your system, there is no need to download it again):
B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to
downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please
check Microsoft website for details.
For Windows® VistaTM OS:
Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for
details.
Step 9. Restart your computer.
Step 10. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.
Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
Step 11. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select
“Advanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable
CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.
View
CrossFire
TM
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Enable CrossFire
TM
Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFire
function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After
restarting your computer, plea se conf irm whether the option “Enable CrossFire
in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again,
and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFire
TM
feature.
Step 12. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.
* CrossFireTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used
only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
* For further information of ATITM CrossFireTM technology, please check AMD website for updates
and details.
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on
PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display
feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following
path in the Support CD:
..\ Surround Display Information
2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 Jumpers Setup
2.9 Jumpers Setup
2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
JumperSettingDescription
PS2_USB_PWR1Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.10 No. 1)+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.10 No. 9)
1_2
+5V
2-pin jumper
2_3
+5VSB
or USB wake up events.
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.
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2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 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 cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.10 No. 22)
Pin1
FLOPPY1
the red-striped side to Pin1
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 8)
PIN1
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
ID E1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial A TAII ConnectorsThese four Serial AT AII (SA T AII)
(SAT AII_BLUE (Port0):connectors support SATA data
see p.10, No. 12)cables for internal storage
(SAT AII_BLACK (Port1):devices. The current SATAII
see p.10, No. 16)interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s
(SAT AII_RED (Port2):data transfer rate.
see p.10, No. 14)
(SAT AII_ORANGE (Port3):
see p.10, No. 13)
SAT AII_BLUE (Port0) SAT AII_ORANGE (Port3)
SAT AII_BLACK (Port1) SA T AII_RED (Port2)
SATAII_ORANGE (Port3) connector can be used for internal storage
device or be connected to eSA TAII connector to support eSATAII device.
Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 30 for details
about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
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eSATAII ConnectorThis eSATAII connector
(eSAT AII: see p.10, No. 36)supports SATA data cable for
external SATAII function. The
eSATAII
current eSATAII interface
allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data
transfer rate.
Serial A TA (SATA)Either end of the SA T A data cable
Data Cablecan be connected to the SATA /
(Optional)SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
You can also use the SATA data
cable to connect
SATAII_ORANGE (Port3)
connector and eSATAII
connector.
Serial ATA (SATA)Please connect the black end of
Power CableSATA power cable to the power
(Optional)connector on each drive. Then
connect to the SAT A HDD
power connector
connect to the
power supply
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.
1
USB+5V_2
1
USB+5V_1
USB_PWR
P-5
P-4
USB_PWR
D1-
D1+
D0+
D0-
P+5
P+4
GND
GND
GND 2
GND 1
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motherboard. This USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
module, an easy-to-use wireless
local area network (WLAN)
adapter. It allows you to create a
USB 2.0 HeaderBesides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB4_5)ports on the I/O panel, there is
(see p.10 No. 17)one USB 2.0 header on this
WiFi HeaderThis header supports WiFi+AP
(11-pin WIFI)function with ASRock
(see p.10 No. 23)WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
wireless environment a nd enjoy the
convenience of wireless network
connectivity.
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DeskExpress Hot Plug Dete ctionThis header supports the Hot
HeaderPlug detection function for
(5-pin IR1)ASRock DeskExpress.
(see p.10 No. 21)
IRTX
+5VSB
Hotplug#
1
GND
IRRX
Internal Audio ConnectorsThis connector allows you
CD1
CD-L
GND
GND
CD- R
a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV
(4-pin CD1)to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10 No. 28)from sound sources such as
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio HeaderThis is an interfa ce for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)panel audio cable that allows
(see p.10 No. 25)convenient connection and
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.
For Windows
Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose
GND
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET
1
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
OUT2_L
control of audio devices.
“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by
clicking “OK”.
For Windows
®
VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front
panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.
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PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
RESET#
GND
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System Panel Hea derThis header a ccommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)several system front panel
(see p.10 No. 15)functions.
Chassis Spe aker He aderPlease connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)speaker to this header.
(see p.10 No. 19)
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Cha ssis Fa n ConnectorPlease connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)cable to this connector and
(see p.10 No. 1 1)match the black wire to the
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
ground pin.
CPU Fan ConnectorPlease connect a CPU fan cable
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)to this connector and match
(see p.10 No. 5)the black wire to the ground pin.
4 3 2 1
+12V
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
ATX Power Conne ctorPlease connect an A TX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1)supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 35)
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Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
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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 along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation
1
ATX 12V ConnectorPlease connect an ATX 12V
(4-pin A TX12V1)power supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 2)
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SLI/XFIRE Power ConnectorIt is not necessary to use this
(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1)connector, but please connect it
(see p.10 No. 34)with a hard disk power connecor
SLI/XFIRE_POWER1
when two graphics cards are
plugged to this motherboard at
the same time.
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black
GND
SPDIFOUT
Game Port Hea derConnect a Game cable to this
(15-pin GAME1)header if the Game port bra cket
(see p.10 No. 24)is installed.
+5V
JBB1
JBX
MIDI_OUT
JBY
JBB2
MIDI_IN
1
JAX
JAB1
+5V
GND
GND
+5V
JAB2
JAY
IEEE 1394 HeaderBesides one default IEEE 1394
(9-pin FRONT_1394)port on the I/O panel, there is one
(see p.10 No. 20)IEEE 1394 header
RXTPAM_0
1
RXTPAP_0
GND
RXTPBM_0
RXTPBP_0
GND
+12V
+12V
GND
(FRONT_1394) on this
motherboard. This IEEE 1394
header cansupport one IEEE
1394 port.
HDMI_SPDIF HeaderHDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA
(see p.10 No. 27)card, allows the system to
1
GND
SPDIFOUT
+5V
connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
HDMI_SPDIF CablePlease connect the bla ck end (A)
(Optional)of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
C
B
A
HDMI_SPDIF header on the
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI
VGA card.
A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)
HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video
specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/
video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible
digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI
system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a
HDMI_SPDIF header. This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header,
which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to
connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this
motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps.
Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this
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motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer
to the installation guide on page 18.
Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10, No.
27) on the motherboard.
Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the
HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of
HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 28.
For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to
the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause
permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.
Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)
on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Plea se choose the appropriate white end according
to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI V GA card you install.
white end
(2-pin) (B)
Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector
of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the
VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong
example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI
Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for
connector usage in advance.
white end
(3-pin) (C)
Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to
HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual
of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection
procedures.
Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.
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2.12 eSA
2.12 eSA2.12 eSA
What is eSATAII?
This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification.
eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your
computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the
convenient mobility like USB. Currently, on the market, the data transfer rate of
USB 2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/s. However, eSATAII
provides the data transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is much higher than USB 2.
0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of Hot Plug feature. Therefore,
on the basis of the advantageous transfer speed and the facilitating mobile
capability, in the near future, eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 to be a
trend for external interface.
How to install eSATAII?
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Please do not remove your eSATAII HDDs from the eSATAII ports while the
system is power-on and in working condition. Otherwise, your eSATAII HDD
data may be damaged.
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face Introductionface Introduction
SATAII connector
SATAII_ORANGE (Port3)
1.In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the
orange SATAII connector (SATAII_ORANGE (Port3); see p.10 No.13) and the
eSATAII connector (eSATAII; see p.10 No.36) with a SATA data cable first.
Connect the SATA
Connect the SATA
data cable to the
orange SA T AII
connector
(SATAII_ORANGE
(Port3))
data cable to the
eSATAII connector
(eSATAII)
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eSATAII connector
(eSATAII)
2.Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port
of the I/O shield.
Connect one end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII device
Connect the other end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O
shield
Comparison between eSATAII and other devices
IEEE 1394400Mb/s
USB 2.0480Mb/s
SATA1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)
eSATAII/SATAII3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)
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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below
SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not
be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable
SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to
correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your
SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.
Western Digital
If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.
SAMSUNG
If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.
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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA
features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:
The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard
disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may
not be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.
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InstallationInstallation
Installation
InstallationInstallation
This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7R south bridge chipset that supports Serial
ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disk s and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard
disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you
to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII
connector.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard
disk.
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1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or Intel Matrix Storage function, you
need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use
RAID 5 function, you need to install at least 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks.
If you plan to use RAID 10 function, you need to install at least 4 SATA /
SATAII hard disks.
2. It is not recommended to switch the “Configure SATA as” setting between
AHCI, RAID, and IDE mode after OS installation.
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
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2.16
Installing Windows
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Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
TMTM
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VistaVista
Vista
VistaVista
If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS
on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures
according to the OS you install.
2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows
2.16.1 Installing Windows
2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows
RAID Functions RAID Functions
RAID Functions
RAID Functions RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs
with RAID functions, please follow below steps.
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATA as”, please set the option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette.
A. Insert the Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a
window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot
device.
C. When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate Serial
ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. Then you will see these messages,
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII
drivers into the floppy diskette.
64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit With RAID Functions
64-bit With RAID Functions
64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit With RAID Functions
Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.
WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will
lose ALL data in it!
Start to format and copy files [YN]?
Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With
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STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.
Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation
guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in
the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”,
which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette and using “RAID Installation Guide” to
set RAID configuration, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on
your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party
RAID driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing
the Intel® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented.
Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you
install. You may select: “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop
ICH7R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows® XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA
RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows® XP 64-bit.
®
After the installation of Windows
to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel
Matrix Storage Manager Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document
in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which
is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document
in the support CD, “Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager”, which is located in the folder at
the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information
If you want to use “Intel Matrix Storage Manager” in Windows® environment,
please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel
Matrix Storage Manager” will be installed to your system as well.
2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS, if you want
2.16.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System2.16.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System
2.16.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System
2.16.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System2.16.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System
You can also set up a “RAID Ready” system with a single SATA / SATAII hard disk.
A “RAID Ready” system can be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5
at a later date by using RAID migration feature of Intel Matrix Storage. The
following steps outline how to build an Intel “RAID Ready” system.
1. Assemble the system and attach a single SATA / SATAII hard drive.
2. Set up system BIOS a s ste p 1 of page 34. When done, exit Setup.
3. Make a SATA / SAT AII driver dis kette as step 2 of page 34. Begin Windows
®
setup by booting from the installation CD.
4. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID
driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the
Intel® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented.
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Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you
install. You may select: “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop
ICH7R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows® XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH
SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows® XP 64-bit.
5. Finish the Windows® installation and install all necessary drivers.
6. Install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software via the CD-ROM included
with your motherboard or after downloading it from the Internet. This will add
the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console which can be used to manage the RAID
configuration.
7. After setting up a “RAID Ready” system as the above steps, you can follow the
procedures of the next section to migrate the system to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID
5.
2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5
RAID 1 or RAID 5
RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5
If you have an existing “RAID Ready” system, then you can use the following
steps to perform a migration from a single non-RAID configuration to a two drive
RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration or three drive RAID 5 configuration. To prepare for
this, you will need another SATA / SATAII hard drive with a capacity equal to or
greater than that currently being used as the source hard drive.
1. Physically attach one additional SATA / SATAII hard drive to the SATAII port not
being used. Note the serial number of the hard drive already in the system; you
will use this to select it as the source hard drive when initiating the migration.
2. Boot Windows®, install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software, if not
already installed, using the setup package obtained from a CD-ROM or from the
Internet. This will install the necessary Intel Storage Utility and start menu links.
3. Open the Intel Storage Utility from the Start Menu and select “Create RAID
volume from Existing Hard Drive” from the Actions menu. This will activate the
Create RAID volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard. Click through the dialogs
as prompted. It’s important to understand what will occur during the migration
process because any data on the destination hard drive will be lost.
4. Once the migration is complete, reboot the system. If you migrated to a RAID 0
volume, use Disk Management from within Windows® in order to partition and
format the empty space created when the two hard drive capacities are
combined. You may also use third-party software to extend any existing
partitions within the RAID volume.
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2.16.4 Installing Windows
2.16.4 Installing Windows2.16.4 Installing Windows
RAID Functions RAID Functions
RAID Functions
RAID Functions RAID Functions
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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII
HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATA as”, please set the option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.
Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation
guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in
the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”,
which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot
your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page,
please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load
Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel® RAID drivers. Intel® RAID
drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:
.. \ I386 (For Windows® Vista
.. \ AMD64 (For Windows® Vista
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OS)
TM
64-bit OS)
After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical
drive again to continue the installation.
After the installation of Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID
functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel Matrix Storage
Manager Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support
CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Conf iguration”, which is located in the
folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support
CD, “Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager”, which is located in the folder at the following
path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information
1. If you want to use “Intel Matrix Storage Manager” in Windows
please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel
Matrix Storage Manager” will be installed to your system as well.
2. If you install Windows
and RAID 5 or RAID 1 and RAID 5 at the same time under BIOS environment. It
is recommended to create RAID array one by one.
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VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, please do not create RAID 0
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If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS
on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below
procedures according to the OS you install.
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RAID Functions RAID Functions
RAID Functions
RAID Functions RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII
HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B.Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option
“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.16.1 step 2 on
page 34.
STEP 3: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® 2000
/ XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to
install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver
diskette containing the Intel® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will
be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the
OS you install. Y ou may select: “Intel(R) 82801G R/GH SAT A AHCI Controller (Desktop
ICH7R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows® XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA
AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows® XP 64-bit.
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2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ function
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B.Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option
“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
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Vista
Vista Vista
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2.17.2 Installing Windows
2.17.2 Installing Windows2.17.2 Installing Windows
RAID Functions RAID Functions
RAID Functions
RAID Functions RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII
HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B.Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option
“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on
your system.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ function
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B.Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option
“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on
your system.
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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of
BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU
FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so
that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before
you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may
run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,
POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the
following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you
see on your screen.
3.1.13.1.1
BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar
3.1.1
BIOS Menu Bar
3.1.13.1.1
BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MainTo set up the system time/date information
AdvancedTo set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
BootTo set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
SecurityTo set up the security features
ExitTo exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
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3.1.23.1.2
Navigation KeysNavigation Keys
3.1.2
Navigation Keys
3.1.23.1.2
Navigation KeysNavigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.
Navigation Key(s)Function Description
/Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / -To change option for the selected items
<Enter>To bring up the selected screen
<F1>To display the General Help Screen
<F9>To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10>To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC>To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
3.23.2
Main ScreenMain Screen
3.2
Main Screen
3.23.2
Main ScreenMain Screen
When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview
AdvancedH/W MonitorBootSecurityExit
Main
System Overview
System Time
System Date
BIOS Version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Microcode Update
Cache Size
Total Memory
DDRII 1
DDRII 2
DDRII 3
DDRII 4
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Use [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]
Use this item to specify the system time.
System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]
Use this item to specify the system date.
3.33.3
Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen
3.3
Advanced Screen
3.33.3
Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Conf iguration, IDE Conf iguration, PCIPnP
Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
CPU Configuration
Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration
Advanced
may cause system to malfunction.
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H/W MonitorBootSecurityExit
Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.
3.3.13.3.1
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
3.3.1
CPU Configuration
3.3.13.3.1
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
Advanced
CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode
CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Boot Failure Guard
Spread Spectrum
Ratio Actual Value9
Enhanced Halt State
Max CPUID Value Limit
CPU Thermal Throttling
No-Excute Memory Protection
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[Auto]
[200]
[100]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Configure CPU
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select the over clock
mode.
Select Screen
Select Screen
Select Item
Select Item
+-Change Option
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ESC Exit
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Overclock Mode
Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.].
CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.
Boot Failure Guard
Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.
Spread Spectrum
This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.
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Ratio Actual Value
This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this
motherboard.
Enhance Halt State
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.
Max CPUID Value Limit
For Prescott CPU only, some OSes (ex. NT4.0) cannot handle the function
with disable. This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that
cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Intel (R) Virtualization tech.
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support
Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.
CPU Thermal Throttling
Y ou may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated.
No-Excute Memory Protection
No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to
the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX)
Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious
software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU
does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.
Hyper Threading Technology
To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium
4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating
system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft
Windows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux
kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed
CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology.
Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to
enable power savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options:
[Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select
[Auto], you need to set the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to enable this function. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this
function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the
current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..
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Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disable] if above issue occurs.
3.3.23.3.2
Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration
3.3.2
Chipset Configuration
3.3.23.3.2
Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration
Advanced
Chipset Configuration
Memory Remap Feature
DRAM Frequency
Flexibility Option
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
DRAM CAS# Latency
Primary Graphics Adapter
OnBoard HD Audio
Front Panel
CD-In
OnBoard Lan
OnBoard 1394
VCCM Voltage
NBCORE Voltage
VTT Voltage
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[PCI]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Low]
[Low]
ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.
Select Screen
Select Item
+ -Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Memory Remap Feature
Use this item to enable or disable memory remap feature. Configuration
options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled].
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)
inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also
select other value as operating frequency: [333MHz (DDRII667)], [400MHz
(DDRII800)].
Flexibility Option
The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Select [Enabled] will configure the following items by the contents in the
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. If you select [Disabled], you will find
the items “DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay”, “DRAM RAS# Precharge”, and
“DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge” appear to allow you adjusting them.
DRAM CAS# Latency
Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options are [6], [5], [4], [3], and [Auto].
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the
read / write command. Configuration option s: [2 D RAM Clocks], [3 D RAM
Clocks], [4 D RAM Clock s], [5 DRAM Clocks], and [6 DRAM Clocks].
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DRAM RAS# Precharge
This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued.
Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM
Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], and [6 DRAM Clocks].
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options:
[9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12 DRAM Clocks],
[13 DRAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks], and [15 DRAM Clocks].
Primary Graphics Adapter
This allows you to select [PCI] or [PCI Express] a s the boot graphic adapter
priority. The default value is [PCI].
OnBoard HD Audio
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If
you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound
Card is plugged.
Front Panel
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] f or the onboard HD Audio Front Pa nel.
CD-In
Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of OnBoard HD Audio. If you plan to
use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable
this option.
OnBoard Lan
This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature.
OnBoard 1394
This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard 1394” feature.
VCCM Voltage
Use this to select VCCM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [High],
[Middle], [Low] and [Lowest]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].
NB Core Voltage
Use this to select Northbridge Core Voltage. Configuration options: [High]
and [Low]. The default value of this feature is [Low].
VTT Voltage
Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [High] and [Low].
The default value of this feature is [Low].
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3.3.33.3.3
ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration
3.3.3
ACPI Configuration
3.3.33.3.3
ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration
Advanced
ACPI Configuration
Suspend To RAM
Repost Video on STR Resume
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS /2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On
ACPI HPET Table
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Select Item
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Suspend to RAM
Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If
you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Repost Video on STR Resume”
will be hidden.
Repost Video on STR Resume
This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. (STR refers to
suspend to RAM.)
Restore on AC/Power Loss
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power
loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the
power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes
and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.
Ring-In Power On
Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
PCI Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.
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ACPI HPET Table
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is
[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this
motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.
3.3.43.3.4
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
3.3.4
IDE Configuration
3.3.43.3.4
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
Advanced
IDE Configuration
ATA/IDE Configuration
Configure SATA as
IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave
SATAII Black (Port1)
SATAII Orange (Port3)
Third IDE Master
Third IDE Slave
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Set [Compatible]
when Legacy OS
(MS-DOS, Win NT)
is used.
Set [Enhanced]
when Native OS
(Win 2000/XP)
is used.
Select Screen
Select Screen
Select Item
Select Item
+-Change Option
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ESC Exit
ATA/IDE Configuration
Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows NT). If
native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed, please select [Enhanced].
Then in the option “Configure SA TA as”, you are allowed to set the selection
from [AHCI] to [RAID] if you plan to enable RAID function. Configuration
options: [AHCI], [IDE], and [RAID]. The default value is [AHCI].
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and
other new features that will improve SATA disk performance
but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
When [Compatible] is selected
Combined Option
It allows you to select between [SATA0, 1, 2, 3], [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3],
and [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1]. If it is set to [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1], then
SATAII_BLACK (Port1), SATAII_ORANGE (Port3) will not work. Likewise, if
it is set to [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3], then SATAII_BLUE (Port0), SATAII_RED
(Port2) will not work.
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Because Intel
®
ICH7R south bridge only supports four IDE devices
under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA0, 1, 2, 3],
[IDE1, SATA1, SATA3], and [SATA0, SA TA2, IDE1] when the installed
device is used with legacy OS.
[SATA0, 1, 2, 3][SATA0, SA TA2, IDE1][IDE1, SATA1, SAT A3]
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
TYPE
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.
Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].
[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.
After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk
utility , such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard
disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read
data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the
Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),
such as MO.
LBA/Large Mode
Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to
disable the LBA/Large mode.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will
enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during
each transfer.
PIO Mode
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode
DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,
and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],
[Enabled].
32-Bit Data Transfer
Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data
transfer rate.
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3.3.53.3.5
PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration
3.3.5
PCIPnP Configuration
3.3.53.3.5
PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration
Advanced
Advanced PCI / PnP Settings
PCI Latency Timer
PCI IDE BusMaster
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[32]
[Enabled]
Value in units of PCI
clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
PCI Latency Timer
The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless
the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusM aster feature.
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3.3.63.3.6
Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration
3.3.6
Floppy Configuration
3.3.63.3.6
Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
Advanced
Floppy Configuration
Floppy A
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3.3.73.3.7
Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration
3.3.7
Super IO Configuration
3.3.73.3.7
Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration
Advanced
Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset
OnBoard Floppy Controller
Serial Port Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port
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Select Item
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
OnBoard Floppy Controller
Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.
Serial Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],
[2E8 / IRQ3].
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Parallel Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].
Parallel Port Mode
Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default
value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP
version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:
[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].
EPP Version
Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]
and [1.7].
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration
options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].
Parallel Port IRQ
Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:
[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].
OnBoard Game Port
Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it. The default value is
[Auto].
OnBoard MIDI Port
Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].
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3.3.83.3.8
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
3.3.8
USB Configuration
3.3.83.3.8
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
Advanced
USB Configuration
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
USB Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.
USB 2.0 Support
Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.
Legacy USB Support
Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O
devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so
that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device
connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB support.
3.43.4
Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
3.4
Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
3.43.4
Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard te mperature, CPU fan
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
MainAdvanced
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed
Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V
CPU Quiet Fan[Disabled]
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H/W Monitor
: 37C/98F
: 31C/87F
: 3400 RPM
:N/A
: 1.629V
: 3.306V
: 5.067V
: 11.890V
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Target Fan Speed
Fast
Middle
Slow
Select Screen
Select Item
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Quiet Fan
This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this
option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this
option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature
( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed” appear to allow you
adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable
this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.
Target CPU Temperature (
C)
The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default
value is [50].
Tolerance (
C)
The default value of tolerance is [2], which means the error of the
target CPU temperature will be within 2 C.
Target Fan Speed
Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the
target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you
choose. The default value is [Fa st]. Configuration options: [Fa st], [M iddle]
and [Slow].
3.53.5
Boot ScreenBoot Screen
3.5
Boot Screen
3.53.5
Boot ScreenBoot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.
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[Disabled]
[On]
Boot
To enable or disable the
boot from onboard LAN
feature.
+ -Change Option
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Boot From Onboard LAN
Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
Boot Up Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.
3.63.6
Security ScreenSecurity Screen
3.6
Security Screen
3.63.6
Security ScreenSecurity Screen
In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
For the user password, you may also clear it.
MainAdvancedH/W MonitorBoot
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Security
Install or Change the
password.
Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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3.73.7
Exit ScreenExit Screen
3.7
Exit Screen
3.73.7
Exit ScreenExit Screen
MainAdvancedH/W MonitroBootSecurity
Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save
configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes
and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.
Load Optimal Defaults
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load
optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup
configurations.
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /
XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista
options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only.
Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
4.24.2
Support CD InformationSupport CD Information
4.2
Support CD Information
4.24.2
Support CD InformationSupport CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4.2.14.2.1
Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD
4.2.1
Running The Support CD
4.2.14.2.1
Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the
file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
4.2.24.2.2
Drivers MenuDrivers Menu
4.2.2
Drivers Menu
4.2.24.2.2
Drivers MenuDrivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4.2.34.2.3
Utilities MenuUtilities Menu
4.2.3
Utilities Menu
4.2.34.2.3
Utilities MenuUtilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard
supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
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4.2.44.2.4
Contact InformationContact Information
4.2.4
Contact Information
4.2.44.2.4
Contact InformationContact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.
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