- Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset- Northbridge: ATI
- Southbridge: ATI
TM
RS600
TM
SB600
Memory- Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots
- Support DDRII800/667/533
- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)
Hybrid Booster- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
- 1 x HDMR slot
Graphics- Integrated ATI
TM
X1250 graphics
- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 2.0
- Max. shared memory 512MB
- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by
independent display controllers
- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port
- Supports 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI-D
port (see CAUTION 8)
Audio- 7.1 CH Windows
®
VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
- Chipset embedded HDMI Audio
LAN- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111B
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Rear Panel I/OASRock DVI_1394 I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 9)
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10)
Connector- 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot
Plug” functions (see CAUTION 11)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 12)
BIOS Feature- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 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, Vcore
OS- Microsoft
TM
Vista
64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 13)
®
Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
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 Te chnology, 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. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 44.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 40 for details.
4. 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 18 for proper installation.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires
the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page10 and 11 for the
minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD
films in our lab test.
9. This DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support
DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to
convert this DVI-D port to HDMI interface. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled
with our product, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information.
10. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 13 for
proper connection.
11. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 30 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
®
VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-
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12. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
13. Microsoft
1.31.3
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
1.3
Minimum Hardware R
1.31.3
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
VistaVista
Vista
VistaVista
®
Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As
long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future.
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. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle
components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
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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2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation
2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation
2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation2.3 775-LAND 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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15
1515
Pin1
alignment key
black line
775-Pin Socket
black line
alignment key
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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 Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
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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2.42.4
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 securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 12, 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 12, 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-FullHD 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) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words,
you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and
DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.12 No.7) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in DualChannel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.12 No.8), 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
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of 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 DDRII_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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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 matches the break
on the slot.
notch
break
notch
break
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.62.6
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.6
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.62.6
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
HDMR slot: HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem
functionality.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot),
the onboard VGA will be disabled.
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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2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dual VGA output
support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor
feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This
motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub to
support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can drive same or different
display contents. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this
motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O
panel of this motherboard.
V GA/D VI-D port
2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by
VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard after your system
boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard
VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer.
Then you can start to use dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and
VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard.
When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or
HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two
monitors instead of both monitors.
V GA/D-Sub port
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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA
output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card,
you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature. Please refer to the
following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card to PCI Express slot. Please refer to
page 20 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this
motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O
panel of this motherboard.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Set the item “Primary
Graphics Adapter” to [Onboard]. And set the item “Surround View Function” to
[Enabled].
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI
Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to install them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display. Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and
select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-
monitor according to the steps below. (The item names and operation
procedures described in this step are under Windows® XP environment. If you
install other Windows® OS, the item names and operation procedures may be
similar.)
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to
be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple
monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all
additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one,
two, three and four.
6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement
of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
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HDCP Function with DVI-D Port
HDCP function is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard. To
use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the
monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can
enjoy the superior display quantity with high-definition HDCP
encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more
details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a
specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment
content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection
scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data
midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a
computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or
receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words,
HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it
is being transmitted.
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players,
satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertain-
ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due
to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment,
it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase
is compatible.
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2.8 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide2.8 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide
2.8 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide
2.8 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide2.8 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide
The DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP
and HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert the DVI-D
port to HDMI interface. Please follow below steps to enable HDMI audio function
according to the OS you install.
1. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled with this motherboard, please
refer to the adapter vendor for further information.
2. If you install the DVI-D monitor instead of the HDMI monitor on this
motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you play may
pause sometimes.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS
Step 1:Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration.
B. Set the option “OnBoard HDMI HD Audio” to [Auto].
Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to your system.
Install “Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver” from ASRock Support CD to your system.
Step 3: Reboot your system.
After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is available.
After HDMI audio driver is installed, the OS default will output the audio
signal through HDMI audio. Therefore, the onboard audio jack will not
function.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS
Step 1:Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration.
B. Set the option “OnBoard HDMI HD Audio” to [Auto].
Step 2: Enter Windows® to set up your system manually.
A. Click “Start” button, select “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel”.
B. Click “Hardware and Sound”, and click “Sound”.
C. Change the default setting “Speaker” to “Digital Output Device (HDMI)”.
D. Click “OK” to finish the setting.
Step 3: Reboot your system.
After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is available.
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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.
Short
Open
JumperSetting
PS2_USB_PWR1Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.12, No. 2)+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
1_2
+5V
2_3
+5VSB
or USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided
by power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.12, No. 6)
1_2
Default
2_3
Clear CMOS
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, 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 pin2 and pin3
on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right
after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish
updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
before you do the clear-CMOS action.
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2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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!
•
Floppy Connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.12 No. 23)
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.12 No. 9)
PIN1
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
IDE1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII ConnectorsThese four Serial ATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1: see p.12, No. 14)connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2: see p.12, No. 15)or SATA hard disk for internal
(SATAII_3: see p.12, No. 18)storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4: see p.12, No. 19)SATAII interface allows up to
SATAII_4
SATAII_3
SATAII_2
SATAII_1
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA)Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cablecan be connected to the SATA /
(Optional)SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
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 SATA HDD
power connector
connect to the
power supply
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.
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USB 2.0 HeadersBesides four default USB 2.0
CD-L
GND
GND
CD- R
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
USB_PW R
USB_PW R
P+7
P-7
P+6
P-6
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
1
USB_PWR
P-8
GND
DUMMY
USB_PWR
P+8
GND
P-9
P+9
(9-pin USB8_9)ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.12 No. 12)three USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.12 No. 11)
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.12 No. 13)
Infrared Module HeaderThis header supports an optional
(5-pin IR1)wireless transmitting and
(see p.12, No. 24)receiving infrared module.
IRTX
+5VSB
DUMMY
1
GND
IRRX
Internal Audio ConnectorThis connector allows you
(4-pin CD1)to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.12, No. 29)from sound sources such as
CD1
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio HeaderThis is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)panel audio cable that allows
(see p.12, No. 28)convenient connection and
1
GND
PRESENCE#
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
MIC_RET
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
OUT_RET
control of audio devices.
OUT2_L
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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
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If you want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit on
your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
NOTE1. If you install single or multiple SATA / SATAII HDDs on this motherboard and plan
to install Windows
suggested to use RAID mode even you don’t plan to use RAID functions. Please
follow the steps of “Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions”
below.
NOTE2. AHCI mode is only recommended for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit users. If
you install Windows
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.17.1 step 2 on page
36.
STEP 3: Enter BIOS RAID utility (FastBuild Utility) to create JBOD on SATA /
SATAII HDD.
Restart your system. Press <Ctrl+F> to enter BIOS RAID utility (FastBuild Utility) to
create JBOD on SATA / SATAII HDD. For the proper operating procedures of
creating JBOD, please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the
document in the following path in the Support CD:
.. \ RAID Installation Guide
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JBOD function on this motherboard is only supported with single SATA /
SATAII HDD.
STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on
your system.
After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows
XP 64-bit OS 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 ATITM RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be
presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. (Select “ATI
AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” for Windows® 2000 and Windows
XP, or “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform” for Windows® XP 64-bit.)
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].
STEP 2: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on
your system.
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RAID Functions
RAID Functions RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /
SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.17.1 step 2 on page
36.
STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical
drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM /
Windows® 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,
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and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the ATITM AHCI
drivers. ATITM AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:
(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)
.. \ I386 (For Windows
.. \ AMD64 (For Windows
After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into
the optical drive again to continue the installation.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].
STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 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.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction
3.1 Introduction
3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The Flash Memory 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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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
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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
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