ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 User Manual

4CoreDual-SATA2

User Manual

Version 2.0

Published November 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

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

1.2 Spec if ic at io ns ................................................................ 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows

VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic OS............................ 9

1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

Express Graphics Slot ................................................... 1 0

1.5 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 1 1

1.6 ASRock 6CH Premium I/O Panel .................................. 12

2. Installation2. Installation

2. Installation

2. Installation2. Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 13

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 13

2.3 CPU Installation.............................................................. 14

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 16

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 17

2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 19

2.7 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 20

2.8 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 20

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 21

2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide........................ 26

2.11 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 27

2.12 Serial ATA (SAT A) / Serial A TAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation .................................................................... 28

2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swa p Function s for SATA / SATAII

HDDs ............................................................................ 28

2.14 SA TA / SA TAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Guide .......................................................................... 29

2.15 Driver Installation Guide.................................................. 31

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

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ............................... 31

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

RAID Functions .................................................... 31

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With

RAID Functions .................................................... 32

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

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ......................... 33

2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................ 33

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3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 3 4

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 35

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 36

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 47

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 48

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 49

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 50

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4. Software Support

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 51

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 51

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 34

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .................................................... 35

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 36

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 38

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 41

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 42

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 44

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 44

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 45

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 46

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 49

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 51

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 51

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 51

4.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 51

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de­livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit­ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by­step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

http://www.asrock.com

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ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 Motherboard

ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
One ASRock 6CH Premium I/O Pa nel Shield

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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

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 /

CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® Dual Core
/ Pentium® 4 / Celeron® / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core
Kentsfield processors (see CAUTION 1)

- FSB 1066/800/533 MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® PT880 Pro/PT880 Ultra

- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237S

Memory - Dual Channel DDR/DDR2 Memory T echnology

(see CAUTION 4)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 667/533

- Max. capacity: 2GB

- 2 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266

- Max. capacity: 2GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express Graphics slot (see CAUTION 7)

- 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 8)

- 4 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - VIA® PHY VT6103

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH Premium I/O

- 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 RJ-45 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Rear Spe aker / Central/Bass / Line in / Front
Speaker / Microphone (see CAUTION 9)

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, and JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions
(see CAUTION 10)

- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Game header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance 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® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

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Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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.

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CAUTION!

1. When you adopt Quad Core CPU on this motherboard, FSB frequency
may be reduced 5%.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page

37.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 33 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 17 for proper
installation.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express
Graphics Slot” on page 10. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA
card, please refer to the installation guide on page 19.

8. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!

9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel,
4-channel and 6-channel modes. Please check the table on page 12 for
proper connection.

10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please rea d the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.

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

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2007. Please follow below table for minimum hardware requirement.

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

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium 2007 and Basic OS Premium 2007 and Basic OS

Premium 2007 and Basic OS

Premium 2007 and Basic OS Premium 2007 and Basic OS

512MB Single Channel (Basic)

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

Express Graphics SlotExpress Graphics Slot

Express Graphics Slot

Express Graphics SlotExpress Graphics Slot

(for Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit)

Graphics Chip

Vendor
NVIDIA

ATI

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for PCI
Express Graphics slot, please visit ASRock website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

Model Name Chip Name

ASUS Extreme N6800GT GeForce 6800GT
ASUS EN7600GT/2DHT GeForce 7600GT
ASUS Extreme N7800GTX/2DHTV GeForce 7800 GTX
ALBATRON PC6600GT GeForce 6600GT
Gigabyte GV -NX71G512P8 GeForce 7100GS
GIGABYTE GF-8500GT GeForce 8600 GTS
LEADTEK PX6500 T DH GeForce 6500
LEADTEK PX7300GS T DH GeForce 7300 GS
LEADTEK PX7300LE-TDH GeForce 7300 LE
LEADTEK PX7900GS T DH GeForce 7900GS
MSI PCX 5750-TD128E GeForce PCX5750
MSI NX8600GTS GeForce 8600 GTS
MSI NX8800GTS/320M GeForce 8800 GTS
ASUS EAX1900XT/2DHTV Radeon X1900XT
GECUBE Radeon X850XT 256M RADEON X850XT
MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E RADEON X1300Pro
MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E RADEON X1600Pro
MSI RX1600XT-T2D256EZ RADEON X1600XT

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1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

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PS2_USB_PWR1

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Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

ATX12V1

PS2

COM1

USB2.0
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B:USB3

USB2.0

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RJ-45

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PCI 2

USB2.0

PCI 3

PCI 4

VIA

Chipset

FLOPPY1

Ultra

CPU_FAN1

PCI

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CMOS

Battery

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 16 South Bridge Controller
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 Flash Memory
4 North Bridge Controller 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 2 1 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 22 Game Connector (GAME1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 23 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
8 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 5 4 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 4)
10 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 PCI Express Graphics Slot
11 Secondary Serial A T AII Conne ctor (SA T A2) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
12 Primary Serial A T AII Connector (SA T A1 ) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 System Panel Header (P ANEL1) 29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

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1 Parallel Port 7 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Rear Speaker (Black) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 10 Serial Port: COM1
5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 6 Front Speaker (Lime) 12 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

* 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.

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(No. 6) (No. 3) (No. 4)

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

panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.

For Windows® XP:

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” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker

and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then

reboot your system.

For Windows

After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the

system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “5.1 Speaker”. Click “Device advanced settings”,

choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams

simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

4CoreDual-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. 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 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

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alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Pla ce 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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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 fa n compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU

to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal

interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.

Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are se curely fastened and in good contact with

each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FA N connector (CPU_FAN1, see

page 11, 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 11, 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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