ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA User Manual

4CoreDual-VSTA

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published October 2006

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Specifications and information contained in this manual 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 manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, 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 da mages arising from any defect or error in the manual 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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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 and Basic OS...................................... 9

1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

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

1.5 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 11

1.6 HD 8CH I/O Panel ........................................................... 12

2. Installation2. Installation

2. Installation

2. Installation2. Installation

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 1 3

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....................... 25

2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................... 26

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs .... 26

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................... 26

2.14 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM With

RAID Functions ............................................................ 27

2.15 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

Without RAID Functions .............................................. 28

2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................ 28

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 2 9

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 30

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 31

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 29

3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 30

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 31

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 33

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 36

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 3 7

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 39

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3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 39

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 40

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 41

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 42

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 43

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 44

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 44

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 45

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4. Software Support

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 46

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 46

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 46

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 46

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 46

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 46

4.2.5 Contact Information.............................................. 46

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA 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

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA Support CD

(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) 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 HD 8CH I/O Panel Shield

http://www.asrock.com

1.21.2

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 Duo /

Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors

- FSB 1066/800/533 MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® PT880 Ultra

- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237A

Memory - Dual Channel DDR/DDRII Memory T echnology

(see CAUTION 3)

- 2 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII667/533

- Max. capacity: 2GB

- 2 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266

- Max. capacity: 2GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)

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

Expansion Slot - 4 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express Graphics slot (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 7)

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC888 Audio Codec)

LAN - VIA® PHY VT6103

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH 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

- Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, and JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions

- 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 9)

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/VistaTM/

VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 10)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 32.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 28 for details.

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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 12 for proper connection.

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

10. Microsoft

Windows® VistaTM driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

Windows

Windows® Vista

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

1.3

Minimum Hardware R

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

This motherboard can support all features in Windows® VistaTM Premium. Please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Celeron D 326 Memory 512MB Single Channel VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium and Basic OS Premium and Basic OS

Premium and Basic OS

Premium and Basic OS Premium and Basic OS

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

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1.41.4

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

1.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

1.41.4

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)

Graphics Chip Model Name

Vendor NVIDIA ASUS Extreme N6200GE/TD

ASUS Extreme N6200TC256/TD ASUS Extreme N6800GT ASUS Extreme N6800/TD ALBATRON PC6600GT GIGABYTE GV-NX66128D Inno3D GeFORCE 6600 LE LEADTEK PX6200 TC/TD H MSI PCX 5750-TD128E SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC

A T I ASUS Extreme AX700PRO/TVD

ABIT RX600XT-PCIE GECUBE Radeon X850XT 256M

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

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1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6 in)

PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

ATX12V1

PS2

COM1

USB2.0 T: US B2 B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Top:

REAR SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

CD1

28 27

25 24

7.1 CH HD

LAN PHY

HD_AUDIO1

CODEC

IR1

I/O

Super

4CoreDual-VSTA

Audio

GAME1

HDMI_SPDIF1

22 21

ATXPWR1

AGP 8X

1.5V_AGP1

PCIE_GRAPHICS1

PCI 1

PCI 2

USB2.0

PCI 3

PCI 4

VIA

PT880

Ultra

Chipset

FLOPPY1

CPU_FAN1

PCI

EXPRESS

CMOS

Battery

RoHS

USB67

FSB1066

Kentsfield

Conroe

CLRCMOS1

USB45

Quad CoreCPU

odule) m

Dual Channel

DDR400/DDRII667

it, 184-pin b

64/72 (

DDRII_1 (64/72bit, 240-pin module)

DDR1

VIA

VT8237A

4Mb

CHA_FAN1

BIOS

SPEAKER1

DDRII_2 (64/72bit, 240-pin module)

RAID

IDE1

ATA133

SATA1

HDLED RESET

odule) m

it, 184-pin b

64/72 (

DDR2

SATA2

PANEL 1

PLEDPWRBTN

30.5cm (12.0 in)

IDE2

SATA

11 12

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) 1 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDRII 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) 25 4 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 4) 10 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 PCI Express Graphics Slot 11 Secondary Serial A T A Conne ctor (SA T A2 ) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 12 Primary Serial A T A Conne ctor (SA T A 1) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 System Panel Header (P ANEL1) 2 9 ATX Power Connector (A TXPW R1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

1111

1.61.6

1.6

1.61.6

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

PanelPanel

Panel

PanelPanel

1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 1 3 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

910

* 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.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -4VV---6VVV-8VVVV

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

panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

4CoreDual-VSTA 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 Installation2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation

2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation

2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation

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

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

1414

Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

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

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

by using a purely vertical motion.

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

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP 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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2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling 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_FAN 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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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

4CoreDual-VSTA motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDRII DIMM slots, and supports Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identi- cal (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR / 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_2; Yellow slots; see p.11 No.6) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR1 a nd DDR2; Blue slots; see p. 11 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDR1 DDRII_2 DDR2

(Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated - Populated (2) - Populated - Populated

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot or a DDRII memory module into DDR slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. It is not allowed to install both DDR and DDRII memory modules to this motherboard at the same time; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

notch

break

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch break

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

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics

Slots) Slots)

Slots)

Slots) Slots)

There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on 4CoreDualVSTA motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.

PCI Express Graphics slot:

PCI Express Graphics slot is used to install PCI Express expa n sion cards. 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.

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 system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

2.7 Surround Display Feature

2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

Thanks to ASRock patented PCI Express Graphics Technology, this motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on AGP VGA card and 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: ..\ Surround Display Information

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

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.11, 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

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.11, No. 19)

1_2

+5V

2-pin jumper

2_3

+5VSB

Short

or USB wake up events.

Open

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 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

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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!

F DD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11, No. 21)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.11, No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.11, No. 10)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

IDE2

connect the black end to the IDE devices

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE

device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SAT A1: see p.1 1, No. 12) connectors support SATA data (SAT A2: see p.1 1, No. 1 1) cables for internal storage

devices. The current SATA

SAT A1 SAT A2

interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data Data Cable cable can be connected to the

(Optional) SATA hard disk or the SATA

connector on the motherboard.

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