ASRock 4CORE1333-ESATA2 User Manual V5

4Core1333-eSATA2

User Manual

Version 5.1

Published December 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications................................................................ 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows

VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo......................... 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10

1.5 ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus..................................... 11

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 12

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 15

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 16

2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 18

2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide......................................... 19

2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 23

2.9 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 23

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................. 24

2.1 1 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 29

2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction ......................................... 30

2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ........................................ 32

2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation...................................................................... 33

2.15 Driver Installation Guide ............................................... 34

2.16 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ............................... 34

2.16.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With

RAID Functions.................................................. 34

2.16.2 Setting Up a RAID Ready System ...................... 35

2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,

RAID 1 or RAID 5 ............................................... 36

2.16.4 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With

RAID Functions.................................................. 37

2.17 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions .......................... 38

2.17.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

Without RAID Functions .................................... 38

2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

Without RAID Functions .................................... 39

2.18 Untied Overclocking T e chnology ..................................... 39

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4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

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3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 40

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar..................................................... 40

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .................................................... 41

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 41

3.3 Adva nced Screen ............................................................ 41

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 42

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ............................................ 44

3.3.3 ACPI Conf iguration ................................................ 46

3.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 47

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 50

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ............................................. 51

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .......................................... 51

3.3.8 USB Configuration ................................................ 53

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen...................... 53

3.5 Boot Screen ................................................................... 54

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................... 55

3.6 Security Screen.............................................................. 55

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 56

4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 57

4.2 Support CD Information................................................... 57

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 57

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ......................................................... 57

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 57

4.2.4 Contact Information ............................................... 57

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

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
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
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

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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

CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad /

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/O ASRock 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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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 Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1333 DDRII667, DDRII800
1066 DDRII667, DDRII800

800 DDRII667, 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.

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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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plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU Celeron D 326
Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)

512MB Single Channel (Ba sic)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)

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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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22.9cm (9.0in)

Keyboard

Mouse

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eSATAII

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USB2.0

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USB2.0

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RJ-45

B:USB1

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SIDE SPK

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MIC IN

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LINE IN

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Chipset

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PCIE2

Gigabit LAN

Intel

PCI1

AUDIO

CD1

CODEC

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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

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RAID

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
3 FSB1 / FSB2 Jumpers (FRONT_1394)
4 775-Pin CPU Socket 21 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (IR1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 2 2 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 23 WiFi Header (WIFI)

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 2 4 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 26 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 South Bridge Controller 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLUE (Port0)) 30 FSB3 Jumper
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_ORANGE (Port3)) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_RED (Port2)) 32 North Bridge Controller
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK (Port1)) 34 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 35 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
18 Flash Memory 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 9 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 Parallel Port 10 Microphone (Pink)
3 IEEE 139 4 Po rt 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 RJ-45 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 13 eS A T AII Port
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 COM Port
7 Central / Bass (Orange) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
8 Line 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.

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Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)
2 V -- -- -­4VV---­6VVV-­8VVVV

* 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 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.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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 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

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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)

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 Dual
Channel 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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