ASRock 4COREN73PV-HD720P User Manual V1.0 V3

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4CoreN73PV-HD720p

User Manual

Version 1.0/3.0

Published July 2008

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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 Premium 2007 and Basic Logo.......................... 9

1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD) /

HD-DVD Playback Support ..........................................10

1.5 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab

Test ................................................................................. 11

1.6 Motherboard Layout ........................................................ 12

1.7 ASRock 6CH DVI I/O ...................................................... 13

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 14

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 14

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 15

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................... 17

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 18

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 19

2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ................ 20

2.8 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 23

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................. 24

2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 28

2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation .................................................................... 29

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII

HDDs........................................................................ 29

2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Guide ....................................................................... 30

2.14 Driver Installation Guide .............................................. 32

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

Without RAID Functions ............................................. 32

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

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

Vista

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

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Functions....................................................... 32

Functions....................................................... 33

64-bit With RAID Functions............................... 34

Functions....................................................... 34

64-bit Without RAID

5 5

14 14

64-bit

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

RAID Functions ............................................. 35

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology .................................. 36

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 37

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 37

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .................................................... 38

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 38

3.3 Advanced Screen ............................................................ 38

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 39

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ............................................ 41

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ................................................ 43

3.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 44

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 46

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ............................................. 47

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .......................................... 47

3.3.8 USB Configuration ................................................ 49

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ...................... 49

3.5 Boot Screen ................................................................... 50

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................... 51

3.6 Security Screen .............................................................. 51

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 52

4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 53

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 53

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 53

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ......................................................... 53

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 53

4.2.4 Contact Information ............................................... 53

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p 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 qual-

ity 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

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

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ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)

ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p 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) Data Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

One ASRock 6CH DVI I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm CPU - LGA 775 for Intel

CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core

2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Quad Core

Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors

- FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - NVIDIA

GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i

Memory - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 3)

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

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)

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

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

GeForce 7100

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6)

- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by

independent display controllers

- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port

- Supports 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 7)

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - 4CoreN73PV-HD720p R1.0:

Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211B, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- 4CoreN73PV-HD720p R3.0:

Realtek PHY RTL8201CL, speed 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port

- 1 x VGA/DVI-D 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: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x COM port header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 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)

- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 10)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

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

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit

compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WAR NING

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

40.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 for details.

3. 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.

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. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor

and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA

website for the latest

information.

7. 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard

requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page10 and 11

for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 720p Blu-ray (BD)

/ HD-DVD films in our lab test.

8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 28 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

directly.

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

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

10. WiFi/E 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

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

1.3

Minimum Hardware R

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows

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Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

able forable for

able for

able forable for

For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and

plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please follow

below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU Celeron D 326

Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)

512MB Single Channel (Basic)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

DVI with HDCP

* 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 Premium or Basic logo,

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

* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to

Premium Discrete requirement at

* If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for

Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo.

* After June 1, 2007, all Windows

minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows

Premium 2007 logo.

VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of

http://www.asrock.com

VistaTM systems are required to meet above

Vista

1.41.4

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray

1.4

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray

1.41.4

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray

(BD) / HD(BD) / HD

(BD) / HD

(BD) / HD(BD) / HD

720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard

requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table

for the minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Wolfdale E8500

VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

Memory DDR2 800, 1GB x 2

Suggested OS Windows

* If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.2 or 7.3, we suggest to

disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and

compatibility. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow

below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function.

A. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program.

B. Click “Configuration”.

C. Select “Video”.

D. Click “Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)” to remove the “V” mark

in this item.

E. Click “OK” to save the change.

-D-D

VD Playback SupporVD Playback Suppor

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VD Playback Suppor

-D-D

VD Playback SupporVD Playback Suppor

VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

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DVD Film Name Format Producer

Type

Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB

DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY

CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC SONY

THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC FOX

SPEED MPEG-4-AVC FOX

THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC FOX

EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN

HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL

DVD THE INTERPRETER MPEG-4-AVC UNIVERSAL

NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA

ONE SIX RIGHT MPEG-2 TERWILLIGER

* MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H.264.

* Above passed films are tested under below configuration.

Items Configurations

CPU Wolfdale E8500

VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

Memory DDR2 800, 1GB x 2

OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra

DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD)

HP HD100 (HD-DVD)

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1.6 Motherboard Layout1.6 Motherboard Layout

1.6 Motherboard Layout

1.6 Motherboard Layout1.6 Motherboard Layout

26 25

23 22

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

DVI_CON1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

USB 2.0 T: U SB 2 B: USB3

Bottom:

MIC IN

Center:

FRONT

LAN PHY

PS2_USB_PWR1

Top: RJ-45

Top:

LINE IN

CD1

HD_AUDIO1

USB4_5

AUDIO CODEC

34567

20.3cm (8.0in)

ATX12V1

ATXPWR1

HDCP

DVI

USB6_7

EXPRESS

PCI

4Mb

PCIE1

BIOS

4CoreN73PV-HD720p

NVIDIA

GeForce 7100

/ nForce 630i

Chipset

PCIE2

SATAII

WIFI/E

RAID

PCI1

PCI2

FLOPPY1

IR1

RoHS

CPU_FAN1

IDE1

24.4cm (9.6in)

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 800

Wolfdale

Yorkfield

FSB1333

Quad Core CPU

CLRCMOS1

CMOS

I/O

Battery

Super

COM1

CHA_FAN1

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

HDLED RESET

SPEAKER1

SATAII_1(PORT1.0)

SATAII_2(PORT1.1)

SATAII_3(PORT1.2)

SATAII_4(PORT1.3)

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 3 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 4 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (IR1) 6 North Bridge Controller 20 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E) 7 2 x 240- p in DD R2 DI MM Sl o ts 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

(DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2) 8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 23 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 9 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 2 4 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 5 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT1.3)) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT1.2)) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 14 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1.1)) 15 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT1.0))

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1.71.7

ASRock 6CH_DVI I/OASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

1.7

ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

1.71.7

ASRock 6CH_DVI I/OASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 RJ-45 Port 9 VGA/D-Sub Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 VGA/DVI-D Port 5 Front Speaker (Lime) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 6 Microphone (Pink)

* 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 “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device

advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio

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

VistaTM:

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

4CoreN73PV-HD720p is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.0", 24.4 x 20.3 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 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 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 12, 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 12, 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 Memor2.5 Installation of Memor

2.5 Installation of Memor

2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor

This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots.

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.

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

notch

break

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 and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply

is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation

of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com-

pletely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dual VGA output

support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature

without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also

provides independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA

output so that DVI-D and D-sub can drive same or different display contents. To enable

dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:

1. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this

motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O

panel of this motherboard.

VGA/DVI-D port

2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system

already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by

VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard after your system

boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard

VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer.

Then you can start to use dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and

VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard.

When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or

HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two

monitors instead of both monitors.

VGA/D-Sub port

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Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA

output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you

can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature. Please refer to the following

steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 slot. Please refer to page 19

for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.

2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this

motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O

panel of this motherboard.

3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”

option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to

enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select

is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the

BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable

VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this

motherboard.

4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to

your system. If you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI

Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to install them again.

5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab so

that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps

below.

A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.

B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish

to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use

multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and

all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.

F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the

second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number

one, two, three and four.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display

Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor

according to the steps below.

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A. Click the number ”2” icon.

B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto

this monitor”.

C. Click “OK” to save your change.

D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number

three and four.

6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing

the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of

display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function with D VI-D Port

HDCP function is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard. To

use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the

monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can

enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption

contents. Please refer to below instruction for more details about HDCP

function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a

specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment

content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection

scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data

midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a

computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or

receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words,

HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it

is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players,

satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertain-

ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due

to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment,

it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase

is compatible.

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2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.

When the jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is

placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The il-

lustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1

and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is

placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.12 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power

supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.12 No. 10)

1_2

Default

2_3

Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system

setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,

please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.

After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1

for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the

BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you

must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-

CMOS action.

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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!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.12 No. 18)

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)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.12 No. 8)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100133 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1 (PORT1.0): connectors support SATA data

see p.12, No. 15) cables for internal storage

(SATAII_2 (PORT1.1): devices. The current SATAII

see p.12, No. 14) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s

(SATAII_3 (PORT1.2): data transfer rate.

see p.12, No. 13)

(SATAII_4 (PORT1.3):

see p.12, No. 12)

SATAII_1 (PORT1.0)

SATAII_2 (PORT1.1)

SATAII_3 (PORT1.2)

SATAII_4 (PORT1.3)

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

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Serial AT A (SATA) Please conne ct the black end of

CD-L

GND

CD-R

Power Cable SAT A power ca ble to the power

(Optional) conne ctor on ea ch drive. Then

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin US6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.12 No. 27) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.12 No. 28)

connect to the SAT A HDD

power connector

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

USB_PW R

P-5

P-4

USB_PW R

P+7

P+6

connect to the power supply

GND

DUMMY

GND

P+5

GND

DUMMY

GND

P+4

connect the white end of SA TA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

WiFi/E Header This header supports WiFi+AP

(15-pin WIFI/E) function with ASRock (see p.12 No. 20) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n

USB+5V_2

USB+5V_1

TXN

TXP

GND2

PCIE_RST#

+3SVB

RXP

RXN

PexCLK

GND1

PexCLK#

D0+

D0-

PME#

module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment a nd enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity.

If you don’t plan to use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be

used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the

4-Pin USB device cable to this header, please refer to

this picture for proper installation.

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

(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress. (see p.12 No. 19)

IRTX

+5VSB

Hotplug#

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.12 No. 23) from sound sources such a s

CD1

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

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Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.12 No. 21) convenient connection and

GND

PRE SENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT 2_R

OUT_R ET

control of audio devices.

OUT 2_L

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the

chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

header as below:

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t

need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from

[Auto] to [Enabled].

F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand

taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.

For Windows

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”.

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

DUMMY

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

RES ET#

GND

SPEAKER

DUMMY

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DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.12 No. 11) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.12 No. 17)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.12 No. 16) match the black wire to the

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match

(see p.12 No. 5) the black wire to the ground pin.

4 3 2 1

+12V

CPU _FAN_SPEED

FAN_S PEED_CONTR OL

GND

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 Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.12 No. 2)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

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.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.12 No. 3)

Serial port Header This COM1 header

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module.

(see p.12 No. 9)

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

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2.10 SA2.10 SA

2.10 SA

2.10 SA2.10 SA

Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be

at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII

function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust

your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk

may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers

from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

AII Hard Disk Setup Guide

AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

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HIT ACHI

Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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2.112.11

2.11

2.112.11

This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i chipset that supports

Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. You may

install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This

section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

2.122.12

2.12

2.122.12

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII

Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA® GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i chipset provides

hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new operation

interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also

provides usability enhancements such as Hot Plug.

Serial ASerial A

Serial A

Serial ASerial A

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

connector.

disk.

Hot Plug and Hot Swap FHot Plug and Hot Swap F

Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

Hot Plug and Hot Swap FHot Plug and Hot Swap F

HDDsHDDs

HDDs

HDDsHDDs

A (SAA (SA

A (SA

A (SAA (SA

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is

called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII

HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has

been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

A) / Serial A

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

AII (SAAII (SA

AII (SA

AII (SAAII (SA

unctions for SAunctions for SA

unctions for SA

unctions for SAunctions for SA

AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

AII) Hard Disks

AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

A / SAA / SA

A / SA

A / SAA / SA

AIIAII

AII

AIIAII

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called

“Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII

HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

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2.13 SA2.13 SA

2.13 SA

2.13 SA2.13 SA

This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID / AHCI

mode. Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature

carefully. Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below

cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

A / SAA / SA

A / SA

A / SAA / SA

GuideGuide

Guide

GuideGuide

AII HDD Hot Plug FAII HDD Hot Plug F

AII HDD Hot Plug F

AII HDD Hot Plug FAII HDD Hot Plug F

eature and Operationeature and Operation

eature and Operation

eature and Operationeature and Operation

SATA 7-pin

connector

The SATA 15-pin power

connector (Black) connect

to SATA / SATAII HDD

1x4-pin conventional

power connector (White)

connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug

cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector

and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin

conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot

Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which supports

SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset

because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our

motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website:

www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your

dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot

Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The

latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website:

www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

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How to Hot Plug a SA TA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to

the motherboard’s SATAII connector.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to

the SATA / SATAII HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Step 2

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2.142.14

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.14

Driver Installation Guide

2.142.14

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive

first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on

the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install

those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.152.15

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.15

Installing Windows

2.152.15

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

64-bit W64-bit W

64-bit W

64-bit W64-bit W

If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or

Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please

follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

2.15.1 Installing Windows

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

F F

If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.)

B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM

as the boot device.

C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

D. Then you will see these messages,

Plea se choose:

1. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP

2. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP

3. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP64

4. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP64

5. Exit Reboot system now Press any key to continue

ithout RAID Fithout RAID F

ithout RAID F

ithout RAID Fithout RAID F

unctionsunctions

unctions

unctionsunctions

XP / XP 64-bit / Vista XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

XP / XP 64-bit / Vista XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

unctionsunctions

unctions

unctionsunctions

XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

TM TM

/ Vista/ Vista

/ Vista

/ Vista/ Vista

TMTM

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Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Select your required

item on the list according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.

Then press any key.

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII

drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP

64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-

party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing

the NVIDIA® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select

the driver to install according to the OS you install. The

drivers are as below:

A. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP64

Please select A for Windows® XP in AHCI mode. Please select B for Windows® XP 64-bit

in AHCI mode.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /

SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® AHCI drivers. NVIDIA® AHCI

drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

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64-bit 64-bit

64-bit

64-bit 64-bit

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

.. \ I386 \ AHCI_Vista (For Windows .. \ AMD64\ AHCI_Vista64 (For Windows

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or

Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please

follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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2.16.1 Installing Windows

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If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on

page 32.

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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XP / XP 64-bit / Vista XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

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STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your

system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID

driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA

RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the drivers will be presented. Select the drivers

to install. The drivers are as below:

A. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two RAID

drivers needed for RAID mode, you have to select them separately. Please specify the

first RAID driver and then specify again for the second one.)

NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage

(create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still

need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the

RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the docu

ment in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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2.16.2 Installing Windows

2.16.2 Installing Windows2.16.2 Installing Windows

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64-bit With

64-bit With 64-bit With

If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /

SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive,

and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID

drivers. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

.. \ I386 \ RAID_Vista (For Windows .. \ AMD64\ RAID_Vista64 (For Windows

Vista

OS)

64-bit OS)

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After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.

NOTE. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to

manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

you still need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please

set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the

following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you

enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS

setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is

untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB

can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The BIOS SPI chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run

the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during

the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST

will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by

pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system

chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer-

ence purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you

see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,

and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

/ Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Enter> To bring up the selected screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display

the system overview

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type

Processor Speed Microcode Update Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII 1 DDRII 2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

: 4CoreN73PV-HD720p P1.00 : Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Quad CPU

: 2500MHz : 10676/606 : 6144KB

: 2048MB with 256MB shared memory : 1024MB/266MHz (DDRII533) : 1024MB/266MHz (DDRII533)

[Thu 01/10/2007]

Q9300 @ 2.50GHz (64bit)

Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP

Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Configure CPU

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATAII Spread Spectrum

Ratio Actual Value 7.5

Enhanced Halt State Max CPUID Value Limit Intel Virtualization tech. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[333]

[Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

[Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Select the over clock mode.

Select Screen

Select Screen Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option F1 General Help

F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration

options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

CPU Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Disabled] as default. Configuration options:

[Disabled] and [Auto].

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PCIE Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Disabled] as default. Configuration options:

[Disabled] and [Enabled].

SATA Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Disabled] as default. Configuration options:

[Disabled] and [Enabled].

Ratio Actual Value

This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this

motherboard.

Enhance Halt State

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported

through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no

hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor

maintains the context of the system caches.

Max CPUID Value Limit

For Prescott CPU only, some OSes (ex. NT4.0) cannot handle the function

with disable. This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that

cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool

Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support

Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mecha-

nism to keep the CPU from overheated.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the

IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory

Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to

execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support

No-Excute Memory Protection.

Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium® 4

processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system

that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows

XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version

2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not sup-

port Hyper-Threading technology.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology. Proces-

sor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable power

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savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled]

and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you need to set

the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to enable this function. If you

install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item

to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel

(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system

stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to

[Disable] if above issue occurs.

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option

Memory Timings

OnBoard GPU Clock Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter

Onboard LAN OnBoard HD Audio

Front Panel

DRAM Voltage VTT Voltage VDDQ Voltage

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Auto] [Auto] [PCI]

[Enabled] [Auto] [Auto]

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

Options

Auto 266MHz (DDRII533) 333MHz (DDRII667) 400MHz (DDRII800) Manual

Select Screen

Select Item + - Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)

inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also

select other value as operating frequency: [266MHz (DDRII533)], [333MHz

(DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for

memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

Memory Timings

Use this to adjust values for memory timings. Configuration options: [Auto]

and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto].

OnBoard GPU Clock

Use this option to adjust onboard GPU clock. Configuration options: [Auto]

and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto].

Share Memory

This allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto].

Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB].

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Primary Graphics Adapter

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video

card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video

controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI]. Configuration options:

[PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express].

Onboard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

OnBoard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you

select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is

plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front

Panel.

DRAM V oltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.85V],

[1.90V], [1.95V], [2.00V] and [2.05V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VTT Voltage

Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.24V],

[1.31V], [1.375V] and [1.42V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VDDQ Voltage

Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.24V],

[1.31V], [1.375V] and [1.42V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

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3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Repost Video on STR Resume Check Ready Bit

Restore on AC / Power Loss PCI Devices Power On PS /2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[No] [Enabled]

[Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If

you set this item to [Disabled], the functions “Repost Video on STR Resume”

and “Check Ready Bit” will be hidden.

Repost Video on STR Resume This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. (STR refers to

suspend to RAM.)

Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power

loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the

power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes

and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the

power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the

system.

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ACPI HPET T able

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

OnBoard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4

OnBoard IDE Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “OnBoard IDE Controller” feature.

OnBoard SA TA Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “OnBoard SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this option

is [non-RAID]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [non-RAID], [RAID] and [AHCI].

* If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish

configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility.

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will use

the “IDE1 Master” as the example in the following instruction, which can be

applied to the configurations of “IDE1 Slave” as well.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [non-RAID]

[Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]

To enable or disable the onboard IDE controller.

Select Screen

Select Screen Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option F1 General Help

F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ESC Exit

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Advanced

Primary IDE Master

Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T.

Type

LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

:Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported

[Auto]

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configu-

ration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard

disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data

from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary

IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]:This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Tra nsfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will enhance

hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by o p -

timizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for com-

patible IDE devices.

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DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for com-

patible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,

and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],

[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

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3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1.44 MB 3 "]

[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7]

Select the type of

floppy drive connected to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3]. If you plan to

use ASRock DeskExpress on this motherboard, please keep this item on

[Disabled] option.

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Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default

value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP

version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:

[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]

and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration

options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:

[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

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3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Disabled]

To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O

devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so

that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device

connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB support.

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan

speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F : 31C/87F

: 3400 RPM :N/A

: 1.629V : 3.306V : 5.067V : 11.890V

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Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function.

Select Screen

Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this

option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this

option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature

( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed” appear to allow you

adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable

this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.

Target CPU Temperature (

The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default

value is [50].

Tolerance (

The default value of tolerance is [2], which means the error of the

target CPU temperature will be within 2 C.

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the

target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you

choose. The default value is [Fast]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle]

and [Slow].

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device

Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device] [HDD: PM -HDS722580VL] [CD/DVD: 3S-CD-ROMC] [USB]

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Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings

during System Boot.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

3.5.13.5.1

3.5.1

3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

To enable or disable the boot from onboard LAN feature.

+ - Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Select Screen Select Item

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Install or Change the password.

Exit

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load

optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup

configurations.

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4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP

64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your

OS documentation for more information.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

4.2.1

4.2.14.2.1

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the

file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.24.2.2

4.2.2

4.2.24.2.2

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

4.2.3

4.2.34.2.3

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard

supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

Running The Support CD

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

Drivers Menu

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

Utilities Menu

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

tware Supportware Suppor

tware Suppor

tware Supportware Suppor

4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.4

Contact Information

4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

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NOTE.

If you install the VGA driver (version 163.91) on your system, but the window is not in

full screen mode, please follow below steps to adjust the window.

1. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.

2. Click Display and click Change Flat Panel Scaling.

3. In the option When using a resolution lower than my display’s native resolution, please select Use my display’s built-in scaling.

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User Manual

Version 1.0/3.0

Published July 2008

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