ASRock 4COREDX90-VSTA User Manual V2

4CoreDX90-VSTA

User Manual

Version 2.0

Published April 2007

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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 Specifications ................................................................ 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows

VistaTM Basic Logo ....................................................... 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10

1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O Plus Panel ........................................... 11

2. Installation2. Installation

2. Installation

2. Installation2. Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 15

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 16

2.6 Expansion Slots ............................................................. 17

2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 18

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 19

2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ..................... 23

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ..... 23

2.11 SATA HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 24

2.12 Driver Installation Guide ................................................ 26

2.13 HDMR Card and Driver Installation .............................. 26

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

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 27

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

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

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With

RAID Functions .................................................... 28

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

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................ 29

2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................ 29

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 30

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 31

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

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 30

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 31

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 32

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 35

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 38

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3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 39

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 41

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 41

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 42

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 43

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 44

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 45

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 46

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 46

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 47

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4. Software Support

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 48

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 48

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 48

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 48

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 48

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 48

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-

livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step 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 4CoreDX90-VSTA Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm)

ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreDX90-VSTA 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 ASRock 8CH I/O Plus Panel Shield

http://www.asrock.com

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm CPU - LGA 775 for Intel

CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo /

Pentium® XE / Pentium® D / Pentium® Dual Core / Pentium® 4 /

Celeron® / 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

P4M900

- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237A

Memory - 2 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266

- Max. capacity: 2GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)

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

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x HDMR slot

Graphics - VIA

Chrome9 HC

- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio

(ALC883 Audio Codec)

LAN - VIA

PHY VT6103

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 8CH I/O Plus

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)

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

- 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 6)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Vista

64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 7)

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

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 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. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 33.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 29 for details.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 11 for

proper connection.

6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows

VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

7. Microsoft

long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future.

Please visit our website for Microsoft

and related information.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As

Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver

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

For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and

plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please follow below table for

minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Celeron D 326

Memory 512MB Single Channel*

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

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* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to

submit Windows

onboard VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size

above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the

shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.

VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

VIA P4M900 Chipset

VIA

VT8237A

4CoreDX90-VSTA

DDR1 (64/72bit, 184-pin module)

DDR2 (64/72bit, 184-pin module)

ATA133

FSB1066

PCIE1

PCI1

IDE1

CMOS

Battery

SATA2

4Mb

BIOS

CPU_FAN1

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PWR1

USB 2.0 T: U SB 2 B: USB3

USB 2.0 T:USB0 B: USB1

Top: RJ-45

Top:

REAR SPK

Center:

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

Bottom:

MIC IN

7.1 CH HD

Super

I/O

LAN PHY

Audio CODEC

IR1

CD1

20.8cm (8.2 in)

24.4cm (9.6 in)

USB2.0

PCI

EXPRESS

CLRCMOS1

FLOPPY1

HD_AUDIO1

USB6_7

USB4_5

PANEL 1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

SPEAKER1

CHA_FAN1

Kentsfield

Conroe

Quad Core CPU

RAID

RoHS

11 12

1516

IDE2

SATA1

PCI2

PCI3

HDMR1

PARALLEL PORT

COM1

PS2

Mouse

PS2

Keyboard

VGA1

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 14 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 15 South Bridge Controller 3 A TX Power Conne ctor (A TXPWR1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 5 North Bridge Controller 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 HDMR Slot (HDMR1) 7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 21 3 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 22 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 10 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 23 Flash Memory 11 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SA TA2) 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 13 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1 ) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Line In (Light Blue) 2 Parallel Port * 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 10 Microphone (Pink) 4 RJ-45 Port 1 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 VGA Port 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 COM Port

7 Central / Bass (Orange) 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.

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

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6VVV--

8VVVV

(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)

* 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

4CoreDX90-VSTA is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.2", 24.4 x 20.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure 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

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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 Place Cap):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to

support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap

with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the

socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to

assist in removal.

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking

off the PnP cap.

2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after

service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab

under retention tab of load lever.

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2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.

Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU

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

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

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

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

page 10, No. 4).

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 10, No. 4).

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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