ASRock 4CORE1333-VIIV User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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Published June 2007

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 20 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1) 2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 21 SA T AII Connector (SA TAII_4 (PORT3)) 3 A TX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 22 SA TAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 4 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 775-Pin CPU Socket 24 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 6 North Bridge Controller 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 27 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 28 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

9 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 29 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) (IR1) 10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 11 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 31 Game Port Header (GAME1) 12 PCIEX1_EN1 - 5 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 13 Flash Memory 33 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 14 South Bridge Controller 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 15 SA T AII Connector (SA TAII_5 (PORT4)) 35 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3) 16 SA T AII Connector (SA T AII_1 (PORT0)) 36 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4) 17 SA TAII Connector (SA T AII_2 (PORT1)) 37 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSA T AII) 19 SA T AII Connector (SA TAII_3 (PORT2))

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 2 Parallel Port 1 0 Microphone (Pink) 3 IEEE 1394 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 RJ-45 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 13 eSATAII 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 spea ker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See

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

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TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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

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* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “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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ASRock DeskExpress Specifications

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ASRock DeskExpre ss, providing one front USB 2.0 port and one Express card slot to support all kinds of Express cards, such as eSATAII card, USB 2.0 card, LAN card and flash disc, offers you a device to expand the availability conveniently in addition to the PCI Express interface on this motherboard. Please refer to below table for ASRock DeskExpress specifications. For installation procedures of ASRock DeskExpress, please refer to page 18 for details.

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Interface - Express card / USB 2.0 Slot - 1 x 54 mm Express card slot

(compatible with ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34)

- 1 x USB 2.0 port

Connector - 1 x Hot Plug Detection header (JHP1; black)

- 1 x USB 2.0 header (USB1; blue)

- 1 x 4 pin power connector (PWR1; white)

- 2 x PCIE ports (PCIE1; yellow / PCIE2; white)

Case Dimension - 115 mm x 99 mm x 25 mm, fit in 3.5-in bay

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv 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. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in 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

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv Support CD

Motherboard Accessories

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 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_eSATAII I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield

http://www.asrock.com

ASRock DeskExpress Accessories (Optional)

One ASRock DeskExpress

One ASRock PCIE_DE Card

Two Serial A TA (SATA) Data Cables

One DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Cable

One USB Header Data Cable

Four Screws

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Specifications

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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 Quad / CoreTM 2 Extreme /

CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® Dual Core / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors

- Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 1)

- Intel® ViivTM Ready (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® P965

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH8DH

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII800/667/533 (see CAUTION 6)

- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 7)

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9)

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

- Giga PHY Intel® 82566DC

- 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

CrossFire

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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10)

Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 11)

- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII connector), support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 12)

- 1 x ATA133 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

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- SLI/XFIRE power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

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

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

/ Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 14)

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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. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode.

2. Intel® ViivTM technology is only supported under 32-bit OS of Windows® XP Media Center and Windows® VistaTM Home Premium and Ultimate Edition. For the minimum hardware requirements of Intel® ViivTM technology, ple ase refer to page 10 for details.

3. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 55 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 45 for details.

5. This motherboard supports Dual Cha nnel Me mory Technology . Bef ore you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.

6. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1333 DDRII667 1066 DDRII533, DDRII667, DDRII800

800 DDRII533, DDRII667, DDRII800 533 DDRII533

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

8. 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.

9. 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 a nd the he atsink when you install the PC syste m.

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 3 for proper connection.

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11. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 37 to a djust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

12. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 34 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

13. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

14. Microsoft® 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. Please visit our website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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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.

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

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

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If you want to use Intel® ViivTM technology on this motherboard, please follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU Intel® Dual Core CPU * HDD SATAII HDD with NCQ function Suggested OS Windows® XP 32-bit Media Center or Windows® VistaTM 32-bit

* Currently, Intel® ViivTM technology requires Intel® Dual Core CPU or above except Intel® Pentium® Dual Core E2XXX CPU. For further information of CPU support list, please refer to Intel® website for updates.

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Installation

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Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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 antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

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

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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CPU Installation

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview

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.

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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.

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.

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775-Pin Socket

775-LAND CPU

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 pla ce 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 a nd 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.

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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

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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 2, No. 7).

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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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

4Core1333-Viiv 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.2 No.8) or identical DD RII DIMM pair in Dual Chan- nel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 No.9), 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 iden- tical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated - Populated (2) - Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

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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 exa mple, in stalling a pair of memory module s 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.

5. If you plan to use ATITM PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard, the total system memory size should be above 512MB.

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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.

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

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

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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 and ASRock PCIE_DE card (optional). 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. You need to adjust the jumpers in advance to enable AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4), but under this situation, onboard IDE connector (IDE1) will be disabled. Please refer to below table for proper jumper settings.

If you plan to install only one PCI Express card on this motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot).

Function Jumper Settings

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Enable AGI Expre ss slot (PCIE x4) / Disable onboard IDE conne ctor (IDE1)

Enable onboard IDE connector (IDE1) / Disable AGI Express slot (PCIE x4) (Default)

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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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2.5 ASRock DeskExpress Installation Guide2.5 ASRock DeskExpress Installation Guide

2.5 ASRock DeskExpress Installation Guide

2.5 ASRock DeskExpress Installation Guide2.5 ASRock DeskExpress Installation Guide

This motherboard supports ASRock DeskExpress, providing PCI Express slot for one front USB 2.0 port and all kinds of PCI Express interfa ce cards, such as eSA TAII card, USB 2.0 card, LAN card and flash disc. ASRock DeskExpress provides a device for you to expand the availability conveniently in a ddition to the PCI Expre ss interface on this motherboard. To use ASRock DeskExpress function, please check below accessories (optional) from the motherboard gift box pack in advance. A. ASRock DeskExpress B. ASRock PCIE_DE card C. DeskExpre ss Hot Plug Detection Cable D. USB Header Data Ca ble E. Screws

A. ASRock DeskExpress B. ASRock PCIE_DE Card

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D. USB Header Data Cable

Step 1. Install ASRock PCIE_DE card to PCIE1 slot on this motherboard. For the

proper installation of ASRock PCIE_DE card, please refer to the installation guide on page 16.

ASRock PCIE_DE card PCIE1 slot

Step 2. Connect either end of SATA data cable to PCIE1 (yellow) / PCIE2 (white)

port on ASRock PCIE_DE card.

PCIE2 port (white)

Step 3. Connect the other end of SATA data cable to PCIE1 (yellow) / PCIE2 (white)

port on ASRock DeskExpress. Please correctly connect the SATA data cables to the ports with corresponding colors on ASRock PCIE_DE card and ASRock DeskExpress. (PCIE1 (yellow) port to PCIE1 (yellow) port; PCIE2 (white) port to PCIE2 (white) port.)

PCIE2 port (white)

If you do not connect SATA data cable to the correct port, ASRock PCIE_DE card and ASRock DeskExpress will not function.

Step 4. Connect either end of DeskExpress Hot Plug detection cable to Hot Plug

detection header (JHP1; black) on ASRock DeskExpress.

PCIE1 port (yellow)

Hot Plug detection header (JHP1; black)

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Step 5. Connect the other end of DeskExpress Hot Plug detection cable to

DeskExpress Hot Plug detection header (IR1; see p.2 No.29) on this motherboard.

DeskExpress Hot Plug detection header (IR1)

Step 6. Connect either end of USB header data cable to USB 2.0 header

(USB1; blue) on ASRock DeskExpress.

USB 2.0 header (USB1; blue)

Step 7. Connect the other end of USB header data cable to any USB 2.0 header

(USB4_5, USB6_7 or USB8_9; see p.2 No.26, 23 or 25) on this motherboard.

USB 2.0 header (blue)

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Step 8. Fasten ASRock DeskExpress to 3.5-in bay on the chassis with screws. Step 9. Boot your system. Step 10. The function of ASRock DeskExpress is enabled. You can insert your USB

flash drive or any PCI Express interface card to ASRock DeskExpress. (USB flash drive and PCI Express interface card are not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to the product vendor for related information.)

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This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous mea n s available of combining multi ple high perf ormance Gra phics 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. Please check ATITM website for driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?

A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards if they are software enabled. This applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners.

Cards For AGI Express Slot Cards For PCIE2 Slot

Radeon X1950Pro Series Radeon X1950Pro Series Radeon X1950XTX Series Radeon X1950XTX CrossFire Radeon X1950 Series Radeon X1950 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1900 Series Radeon X1900 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1800 Series Radeon X1800 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1650Pro Series Radeon X1650Pro Series Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X850 Series Radeon X850 CrossFireTM Edition

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

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

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Currently, A TITM has released Radeon X850XT , X1800XT, X1900XT, X1950XT , X1950Pro, X1950XTX, X1300, X1650 and X1600 CrossFireTM cards, which require different methods to enable CrossFire X850XT as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

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Step 1. Adjust the jumpers on this motherboard to enable AGI Express slot

(PCI Express x4). Please refer to the pictures below for proper jumper setting.

PCIEX1_EN1-5: Short Pin1, Pin2

Step 2. 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 CrossFireTM feature for Radeon X850XT, X1900 and X1950 series.

Step 3. Install the standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to AGI

Express slot (PCI Express x4). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card

Step 4. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the

proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

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Radeon CrossFire Edition graphics card

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card

1. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots, or you may use one CrossFire (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series.

2. For A TITM Radeon X1300, X1600, X1650 and X1950Pro series, there are no CrossFire Edition graphics cards. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same series on PCIE2 slot and AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) to support CrossFireTM. Besides, please connect the monitor cable to the graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

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Step 5. Correctly connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor connector and two

graphics cards that you install. (If you install two standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics cards to this motherboard, please skip this step.)

DVI-DMS cable DMS connector

Connect the DVI-DMS cable to DVI connector of the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card.

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CrossFire Edition graphics card

DVI connector

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card

D VI connector

There are two DVI connectors on the standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card. Please connect the DVI-DMS

cable to the correct DVI connector; otherwise , the graphics card will not work.

DMS connector

Connect the DVI-DMS cable to DMS connector of the CrossFire graphics card.

If you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to PCIE2 slot, and the other end to DVI of another CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4). If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics card, and the other end to DVI of the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card.

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Step 6. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 7. Remove the A TITM 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 visit this website for the driver: http://support.ati.com/ics/support/DLRedirect.asp? fileIDExt=050553d40196ef109fff37cbb40aaf28&accountID=737&deptID=894

Step 8. Install the required drivers to your system. Please visit the websites below

for installing the drivers that ATITM recommends: 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):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en

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 desktop.

You will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop.

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Step 11. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Ad-

vanced View”. Click “CrossFire

”, and then set the option “Enable

CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

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CrossFire

If you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card a nd one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but not two Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the above steps. However, although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireTM function can not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” 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

feature.

Enable CrossFire

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.

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2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

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:

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2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 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.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

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.2, No. 28)

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.

Clear CMOSDefault

OpenShort

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PCIEX1_EN1-5 Short pin2, pin3 to enable onboard

(see p.2 No. 12) IDE connector (IDE1) and disable

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4).

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Short pin1, pin2 to enable AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) and disable onboard IDE connector (IDE1).

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 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.2 No. 30)

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.2 No. 10)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Please refer to th e i n struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SAT AII_1 (Port0): see p.2, No. 16) connectors support SATA data (SAT AII_2 (Port1): see p.2, No. 17) cables for internal storage (SAT AII_3 (Port2): see p.2, No. 19) devices. The current SATAII (SAT AII_4 (Port3): see p.2, No. 21) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s (SAT AII_5 (Port4): see p.2, No. 15) data transfer rate.

(SAT AII_6 (Port5): see p.2, No. 22)

SATAII_6 (Port5) connector can be used for internal storage device or be connected to eSATAII connector to support eSATAII device. Please read “eSA T AII Interfa ce Introduction” on page 34 for details a bout eSA T AII and eSATAII installation procedures.

SAT AII_5 (Port4)

SAT AII_6 (Port5)

SAT AII_1 (Port0)

SAT AII_2 (Port1)

SAT AII_3 (Port2)

SAT AII_4 (Port3)

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eSATAII Connector This eSATAII connector

(eSAT AII: see p.2, No. 38) 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 (SA TA) Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can 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_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII connector. If you use ASRock DeskExpress on this motherboard, please connect PCIE1 / PCIE2 port on ASRock PCIE_DE card and PCIE1 / PCIE2 port on ASRock DeskExpress.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SAT A

HDD power connector

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connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

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DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection This header supports the Hot Header Plug detection function for

(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress. (see p.2 No. 29)

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 34) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 25) three USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header cansupport two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 23)

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 26)

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 32) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

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® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.

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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”.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 20) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 24)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 18) match the black wire to the

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CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match (see p.2 No. 7) the black wire to the ground pin.

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.

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Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 3)

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2)

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