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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”
1PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 8 Front Speaker (Lime)
2Parallel Port 9 Microphone (Pink)
3RJ-45 Port10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
4Side Speaker (Gray)11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
5Rear Speaker (Black)12 eSATAII Port
6Central / Bass (Orange)13 COM Port
7Line In (Light Blue)14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
* 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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1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers
excellent performance with robust design conf orming 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 http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
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ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra A TA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Ca ble
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
Two Serial A TA (SAT A) Data Cables (Optional)
One Serial AT A (SA TA) HDD Power Ca ble (Optional)
One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
One “ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield
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Platform- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU- LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core
2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad
Core Y orkfield and Dual Core W olfdale proce ssors
- Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset- Northbridge: Intel® P35/G33
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH9
Memory- Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology
(see CAUTION 4)
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots (green)
- Support DDR3 1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buf fered memory
(see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)
- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots (yellow a nd orange)
- Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buf fered memory
(see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot- Supports ATI
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
- 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 RTL81 1 1B/RTL81 11C
- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN
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- 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 LAN Port
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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Spea ker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
Connector- 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)
- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SA TAII
connector) (see CAUTION 9)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE device s)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x DeskExpre ss Hot Plug Detection header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin A TX power conne ctor
- 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 10)
- 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 11)
BIOS Feature- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wa ke Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT V oltage Multi-a djustment
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
Support CD- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware- CPU T e mperature Sensing
Monitor- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Ta chometer
- Chassis Fa n Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15)
Certifications- FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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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 third-party 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. FSB1600-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. If you use a FSB1600CPU on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer
to page 21 for proper jumper settings. Besides, if you want to change a
new CPU on this motherboard, please remove the AC power cord from
your PC in advance.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
47 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 35 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 12 for proper
installation.
5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB FrequencyMemory Support Frequency
1600DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1333DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1066DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
800DDR2 667, DDR2 800,
DDR3 800
*DDR2 1066 and DDR3 1333 memory modules will operate in
overclocking mode.
*When you use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at
DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. When you
use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR3 960
if you adopt a DDR3 1066 memory module. When you use a
FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR3 1280 if you
adopt a DDR3 1333 memory module.
*If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module and adopt a FSB1333-
CPU or FSB1066-CPU on this motherboard, you need to adjust the
jumpers. Please refer to page 21 for proper jumper settings.
6. 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® Vista
64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
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7. 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 3 for proper connection.
8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 31 to adjust your SATAII hard
disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SA TA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
9. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 28
for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
11. 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 http://www.asrock.com
12. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
13. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-
mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system
or damage the CPU.
14. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC
system.
15. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recom-
mended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page
51 of “User Manual” in the support CD for detailed setup.
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* After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows® Vista
Premium 2008 logo.
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
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.
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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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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 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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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. 3).
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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This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and
two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, a nd supports Dual Channel
Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install
identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DD R2/DD R3 DIMM pair in
the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2
DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DD RII_1 a nd DDRII_3; Y ellow slots; see p.2 No.6),
identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange
slots; see p.2 No.7), or identical DD R3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A1
and DD R3_B1; Green slots; see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology can be a ctivated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DDR2 DIMMs
for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMM s in all f our
slots. Y ou may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
(Y ellow 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
4 memory modules DS DS DS DS
(Green Slot) (Green Slot)
2 memory modules SS SS
2 memory modules DS DS
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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 in the set of green
slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), 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 DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to
activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory
module is installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard,
it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDRII_1 and DDRII_2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot
or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this
motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this
motherboard at the same time.
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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 brea k
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.
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sna p back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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There are 3 PCI slots, 1 PCI Express slot, and 1 AGI Expre ss 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 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 PCIE1 (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 ma ke sure that the power supply
is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation
of the expansion card a nd ma ke 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 com-
pletely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most
advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics
Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a ra nge of different operating mode s
with intelligent software design and a n innovative interconnect mecha nism, CrossFire
enables the highest possible level of performa nce a nd image quality in any 3D a pplication.
Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 a nd
VistaTM OS. Plea se check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates.
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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. This
applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for
CrossFireTM VGA card support list according to the OS you install.
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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Different CrossFireTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFire
feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT 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. Connect to the system power supply . Please connect a hard disk power con-
nector 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.
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Step 2. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE1 slot. For the proper installation
procedures, plea se refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
Step 3. Install the other Radeon gra phics card to AGI Express slot (PCI
Express x4). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section
“Expansion Slots”.
Step 4. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFireTM Bridge on
CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.
(CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for
details.)
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Step 5. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics
card on PCIE1 slot. (Y ou may use the D VI to D-Sub ada pter to convert the D VI
connector to D-Sub interfa ce, a nd then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the
DVI to D-Sub adapter.)
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Step 6. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 7. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver in stalled in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this
utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.
Step 8. Install the required drivers to your system.
For Windows® XP OS:
A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be
installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed
in your system, there is no need to download it again):
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to
downloading and installing the CAT ALYST Control Center. Ple ase
check Microsoft website for details.
For Windows® VistaTM OS:
Install the CA TALYST Control Center. Please che ck AMD website for details.
Step 9. Restart your computer.
Step 10. Install the V GA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.
Then you will find “A TI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
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Step 11. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, a nd sele ct
“Advanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable
CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.
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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFire
function may 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.
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Step 12. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.
* CrossFireTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is
used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
* For further information of ATITM CrossFireTM technology, please check AMD website for up
dates and details.
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the extern al add-on PCI
Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display fe ature. For
the detailed instruction, plea se refer to the document at the f ollowing path in the
Support CD:
..\ Surround Display Information
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2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
JumperSettingDescription
PS2_USB_PWR1Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2 No. 1)+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2 No. 10)
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 of f the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper ca p 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 clearCMOS action.
Clear CMOSDefault
ShortOpen
or USB wake up events.
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FSB1 Jumper
(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 31)
FSB2 Jumper
(FSB2, 5-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 32)
Default
FSB3 Jumper
(FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 32)
Note1: If you use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers.
Please short pin4, pin5 f or FSB3. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on
this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.
FSB1600
Note2: If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DD R2 1066 memory module on this
motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Plea se short pin4, pin5 f o r
FSB2. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on
this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.
FSB1333 / DDR2 1066
Note3: If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DD R2 1066 memory module on this
motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Plea se short pin2, pin3 f o r
FSB3. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on
this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.
FSB1066 / DDR2 1066
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 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!
F DD conne ctor
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 25)
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. 9)
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connect the blue end
to the motherboard
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
80-conductor A TA 66/100/133 cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendorfor the details.
Serial A TAII ConnectorsThese four Serial AT AII (SAT AII)
(SATAII_1 (Port0):connectors support SA TA data
see p.2, No. 12)cables for internal storage
(SATAII_2 (Port1):devices. The current SA T AII
see p.2, No. 16)interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s
(SATAII_5 (Port4):data transfer rate.
see p.2, No. 11)
(SATAII_6 (Port5):
see p.2, No. 17)
SATAII_5 (Port4) SATAII_1 (Port0)
SATAII_6 (Port5) SATAII_2 (Port1)
SATAII_6 (Port5) connector can be used for internal storage device or
be connected to eSATAII connector to support eSATAII device. Please
read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 28 for details about
eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
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eSAT AII ConnectorThis eSAT AII connector
(eSATAII: see p.2, No. 36)supports SATA data ca ble fo r
external SATAII function. The
current eSAT AII interfa ce
eSATAII
allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data
transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA)Either end of the SATA data ca ble
Data Cablecan be connected to the SATA /
(Optional)SATAII hard disk or the SA TAII
connector on this motherboard.
Y ou can also use the SATA data
cable to connect SA T AII_6 (Port5)
connector and eSA T AII
connector.
Serial ATA (SAT A)Plea se connect the black end of
Power CableSAT A power ca ble 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.
USB 2.0 HeadersBesides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB8_9)ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 20)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.2 No. 28)
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.2 No. 19)
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WiFi HeaderThis header supports WiFi+AP
(11-pin WIFI)function with ASRock
(see p.2 No. 23)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.
DeskExpress Hot Plug Dete ctionThis header supports the Hot
HeaderPlug detection function for
(5-pin IR1)ASRock DeskExpress.
(see p.2 No. 24)
Internal Audio ConnectorsThis connector allows you
(4-pin CD1)to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 28)from sound sources such as
CD1
a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio HeaderThis is an interfa ce for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 27)convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
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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].
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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”.
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 HeaderThis header a ccommodate s
(9-pin PANEL1)several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 15)functions.
Chassis Spea ker He aderPlease connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)speaker to this hea der.
(see p.2 No. 14)
Chassis Fa n ConnectorPlease connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 13)match the black wire to the
ground pin.
CPU Fan ConnectorPlease connect a CPU fan cable
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(4-pin CPU_FAN1)to this connector and match
(see p.2 No. 3)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.
ATX Power Conne ctorPlease connect an A TX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1)supply to this connector.
(see p.2, No. 35)
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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
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ATX 12V Power ConnectorPlease connect a n A TX 12V
(4-pin ATX12V1)power supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 2)
SLI/XFIRE Power ConnectorIt is not necessary to use this
(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1)connector, but please connect it
(see p.2 No. 34)with a hard disk power connecor
SLI/XFIRE_POWER1
when two graphics cards are
plugged to this motherboard at
the same time.
HDMI_SPDIF HeaderHDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA
(see p.2 No. 26)card, allows the system to
connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
HDMI_SPDIF CablePlease connect the black end (A)
(Optional)of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
C
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HDMI_SPDIF header on the
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI
VGA card.
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HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification,
which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source,
such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or
video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a
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motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio
output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/
LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the
below steps.
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Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this
motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer
to the installation guide on page 15.
Step 2. Connect the bla ck end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF ca ble to the
HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 2,
No. 26) on the motherboard.
Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the
HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of
HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 26.
For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to
the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause
permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.
Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)
on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according
to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI V GA card you install.
white end
(2-pin) (B)
Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector
of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the
VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong
example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI
Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for
connector usage in advance.
white end
(3-pin) (C)
Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to
HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual
of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection
procedures.
Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.
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What is eSATAII?
This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the extern al SA TAII specification.
eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SA TAII function provided by the I/O of your computer,
offering the high speed data trans fer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, a nd the convenient mobility
like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to exchange
drives ea sily. For example, with eSAT AII interfa ce, you may si mply plug your eSAT AII
hard disk to the eSA TAII ports instead of opening your chassis to exchange your
SATAII hard disk. Currently , on the market, the data transfer rate of USB 2.0 is up to
480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/s. However, eSATAII provides the data
transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and
still keeps the convenience of Hot Plug feature. Therefore, on the basis of the
advantageous tra ns fer speed a nd the fa cilitating mobile capability , in the near future,
eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 a nd IEEE 1394 to be a trend f or extern al interfa ce.
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1. If you set “Configure SATAII as” option in BIOS setup to AHCI mode, Hot
Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or
remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and
in working condition.
2. If you set “Configure SATAII as” option in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function
is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function in IDE
mode, please insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports only when
the system is power-off.
3. Please refer to page 33 to 35 for detailed information of IDE mode and AHCI mode.
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How to install eSATAII?
SATAII connector SATAII_6 (Port5)
eSATAII connector
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1.In order to ena ble the eSAT AII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the
orange SA T AII conne ctor (SA TAII_6 (Port5); see p.2 No.17) a nd the eSA TAII
connector (eSA TAII; see p.2 No.36) with a SATA data cable first.
Connect the SATA
data cable to the
Connect the SATA data
cable to the orange
SATAII connector
(SATAII_6 (Port5))
eSATAII connector
(eSATAII)
2.Use the eSATAII device ca ble to connect eSATAII device a nd the eSATAII port of
the I/O shield.
Connect one end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII device
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device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O
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Comparison between eSATAII and other devices
IEEE 1394400Mb/s
USB 2.0480Mb/s
SA T A1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)
eSATAII/SA TAII3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)
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