ASRock 770iCafe User Manual

770iCafe

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published June 2010

Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 10

1.4 I/O Panel.................................................................................... 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

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

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 1 3

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 14

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 16

2.5 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 17

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 18

2.7 Dr. Debug .................................................................................. 22

2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 25

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

Installation ................................................................................. 26

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 26

2.11 SAT A / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 27

2.12 Driver Installation Guide............................................................ 29

2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 29

2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

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

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

2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 30

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3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 31

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 32

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................. 33

3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 39

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 47

3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 48

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 49

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 50

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

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

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

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 31

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 32

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 4 0

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 41

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 42

3.4.4 Storage Configuration .................................................... 43

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 44

3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 45

3.4.7 USB Configuration .......................................................... 46

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 48

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

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

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

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

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 770iCafe motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by­step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

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

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

ASRock 770iCafe Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
ASRock 770iCafe Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 770iCafe Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield

http://www.asrock.com

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality
Conductive Polymer Capacitors)

CPU - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 /

X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2
processors

- Six-Core CPU Ready

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced
Clock Calibration)

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 3)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Code c )

LAN - PCIE x1 Giga bit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 11C

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Connector - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI a nd “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 5)

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- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU VID Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD
Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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/ VistaTM 64-bit

/ XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 13)

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

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WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third­party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un­tied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 for details.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU
you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this
motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for
the compatible memory modules.
ASRock website

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 /

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/ XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

Vista

5. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, plea se rea d the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 25 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.

6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft
64-bit / 7 / Vista

7. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows
Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC
Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

8. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the
number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are
idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and
improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To
use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option
in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation
procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

http://www.asrock.com

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9. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar­ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.

10. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.
OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve­nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It
helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system
and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.
With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with
your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system
to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC
profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

11. 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.

12. 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 a nd the heatsink when you in stall the PC system.

13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by
European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.
According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be
under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready
motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to
Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of
5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current
consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you
checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

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Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2

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PS2_USB_PW1

COM1

USB2.0
T:U SB 2
B:USB3

USB2.0
T:U SB 4
B:USB5

USB2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

LAN
PHY

ErP/EuP Ready

Super

I/O

AUDIO
CODEC

IR1

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HD_AUDIO1

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Designed inTaipei

ATX12V1

PWR_FAN1

PCIE1

PCIE3

PS2_USB_PW4

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20.8cm (8.2-in)

AMD

770

Chipset

770iCafe

PCIE2

CMOS

BATTERY

PCI Express2.0

Support 6-CoreCPU

PCI1

PCI2

USB10_11

USB8_9

PS2_USB_PW3

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27

SOCKET AM3

RoHS

PS2_USB_PW2

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AM3

Phenom II

8Mb
BIOS

USB6_7

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CPU_FAN1

HT 3.0

ual Channel
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DR3 1600
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140W CPU

FSB2.6GHz

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

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HDLED RESET

PLED1

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2122

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FSB800

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

AMD

SB710

Chipset

CLRCMOS1

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SPEAKER1

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FSB800

DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_1

SATAII_2

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DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

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SATAII_3

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CHA_FAN1

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header
2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) (SPEAKER 1, White)
3 AM3 CPU Socket 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 21 Power LED Header (PLED1)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 24 PS2_USB_PW2 Jumper

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 26 PS2_USB_PW3 Jumper
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPW R1) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
9 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 28 PS2_USB_PW4 Jumper
10 Dr. Debug (LED) 29 Front Panel Audio Header
11 Southbridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1, White)
12 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_5, Blue) 30 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
13 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_6, Blue) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1-2)
14 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_4, Blue) 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3; White)
15 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3, Blue) 33 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)
17 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_1, Blue) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
18 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_2, Blue) 36 Northbridge Controller

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1.4

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I/O PI/O P

I/O P

I/O PI/O P

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Serial Port (COM1)
5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

LAN Port LED Indications

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ACT/LINK
LED

SPEED
LED

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

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.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en­sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

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

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.

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.

5. When pla cing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard
to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may
damage the motherboard.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

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angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure 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. 5). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip­type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;
Blue slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel
Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to
install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-
tical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory
Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2

(Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (White Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - ­(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four

slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots
(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2
and DDR3_B2).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. If you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is
recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pre ssing the retaining cli ps outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the bre a k

on the slot.

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

sna p ba ck in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 3 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; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in

a chassis).

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

screws for later use.

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

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

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Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.5

Jumpers Setup

2.52.5

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

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

power supply.

PS2_USB_PW2 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 24) +5VSB (standby) for

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB6_7 wake up events.

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

power supply.

PS2_USB_PW3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 26) +5VSB (standby) for

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB8_9 wake up events.

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

power supply.

PS2_USB_PW4 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 28) +5VSB (standby) for

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB10_11 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.10, No. 20)

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

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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.

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 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!

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Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SAT AII_1: see p.10, No. 17) connectors support SATAII
(SAT AII_2: see p.10, No. 18) or SATA hard disk for internal
(SAT AII_3: see p.10, No. 15) storage devices. The current
(SAT AII_4: see p.10, No. 14) SATAII interface allows up to
(SAT AII_5: see p.10, No. 12) 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SAT AII_6: see p.10, No. 13)

SAT AII_1

SAT AII_2

SAT AII_3 SA T AII_5

SAT AII_4 SA T AII_6

Serial A TA (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.

1

1

1

USB_PWR

P-11

P-10

USB_PWR

USB_PW R

P-9

P-8

USB_PW R

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

P+11

P+10

P+9

P+8

P+7

P+6

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

DUMMY

motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

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USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.10 No. 27) three USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.10 No. 25)

(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.10 No. 23)

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Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.10 No. 30) and receiving infrared module.

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

1

GND

IRRX

Front Pa nel Audio He ader This is an interfa ce f or the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.10, No. 29) convenient connection and

1

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_RET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_R ET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

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

®

7 / 7 645-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.

G. To activate the front mic.

®

For Windows

XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please select “Front Mic” as default record device.
If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute"
icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion.
For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.
Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record
device.

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1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

PWRBTN#

GND

RES ET#

GND

DUMMY

System Panel Hea der This header a ccommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.10 No. 22) functions.

Chassis Spea ker Hea der Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.10 No. 19)

1

SPEAKER

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DUMMY

+5V

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and
(see p.10 No. 16) match the black wire to the

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

PWR_FAN_SPEED

(see p.10 No. 35)

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

GND

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

+12V

GND

4
3
2
1

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and

FAN_SPEED _CONTROL

CPU_FAN_SPEED

(see p.10 No. 5) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 8)

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Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation

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20

2020

12

1

24

13

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 2)

1 4

5 8

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power
supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your

1 4

power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin A TX 12V Power Supply Installation

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2.7 Dr. Debug2.7 Dr. Debug

2.7 Dr. Debug

2.7 Dr. Debug2.7 Dr. Debug

Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even
easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other
components before system memory is available. The following table describes the
type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the
BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Before D1 Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done

D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power

D0 Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock

D2 Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing

D3 If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do

D4 Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.
D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control

D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if

D7 Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface

D8 The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is

D9 Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS

DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST

including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.

management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch
CMOS.

checksum.

module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization.
Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.

BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery
is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.

module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine
whether to execute serial flash.

stored in memory.

into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and
F000 shadow areas but closing SM RAM.

(ExecutePOSTKernel).

2222

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2222

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during
the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of
checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers.

Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS
modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as
mentioned in the Kernel V ari able “wCMOSFlags.”

04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and

CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading
storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on
default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.
Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt

vector table.

06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the

POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.
Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”

08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the

keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of

KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
C0 Early CPU Init Start — Disable Cache - Init Local APIC
C1 Set up boot strap proccessor Information
C2 Set up boot strap proccessor for POST
C5 Enumerate and set up application proccessors
C6 Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor
C7 Early CPU Init Exit
0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel

Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets

control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent

logo modules.
13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.
2A Initializes different devices through DIM.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter

installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
2E Initializes all the output devices.
31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM

module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.

Activate ADM module.

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33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text

information.

37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and

any OEM specific information.
38 Initializes different devices through DIM.
39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
3A Initialize RTC date/time.
3B Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC

keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.
3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in

CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,

EBDA, etc.
50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an

adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.

Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.
60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.
7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
84 Log errors encountered during POST.
85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.
8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers.
8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported)
8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected
90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
A0 Check boot password if installed.
A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill

the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ

Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system

configuration display if needed.
A4 Initialize runtime language module.
A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.
A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed.
AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM

module.
AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.
B1 Save system context for ACPI.
00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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SASA

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2.8

2.82.8

Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer , ple ase 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 ena ble SATAII
function, please f ollow the below instruction with dif ferent vendors to correctly a djust
your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SA TAII 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

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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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Serial ASerial A

2.9

Serial A

2.92.9

Serial ASerial A

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 south bridge chipset that supports Serial
ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
and JBOD) 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 SAT A / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SAT A power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SAT A data ca ble to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

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

disk.

TT

A (SAA (SA

T

A (SA

TT

A (SAA (SA

TT

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

T

A) / Serial A

TT

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

TT

AII (SAAII (SA

T

AII (SA

TT

AII (SAAII (SA

TT

AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

T

AII) Hard Disks

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AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

HDDsHDDs

HDDs

HDDsHDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII
Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. AMD SB710 south bridge chipset provides hardware
support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface
for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides
usability enhancements such as Hot Plug.

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.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 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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A / SAA / SA

T

A / SA

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A / SAA / SA

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2.11 SA

2.11 SA2.11 SA

This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID / AHCI
mode. Please re ad below operation guide of SA TA / SA T AII 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

TT

A / SAA / SA

TT

T

A / SA

TT

A / SAA / SA

GuideGuide

Guide

GuideGuide

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

AII HDD Hot Plug FAII HDD Hot Plug F

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AII HDD Hot Plug F

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AII HDD Hot Plug FAII HDD Hot Plug F

eature and Operationeature and Operation

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SAT A 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 SA TA / 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 SATA / SAT AII 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 conne ct SATA power cable 1x4-pin end
(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SAT A 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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2.122.12

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.12

Driver Installation Guide

2.122.12

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.

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®

2.132.13

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.13

Installing Windows

2.132.13

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

TMTM

TM

TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on
your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the
following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:

..\ RAID Installation Guide

2.142.14

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.14

Installing Windows

2.142.14

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS
on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures
according to the OS you install.

2.14.1 Installing Windows2.14.1 Installing Windows

2.14.1 Installing Windows

2.14.1 Installing Windows2.14.1 Installing Windows

Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without
RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

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

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

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

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Vista Vista

Vista

Vista Vista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /
SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

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

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your

system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

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

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.

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64-bit Without RAID Functions

64-bit Without RAID Functions 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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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 8 for the possible overclocking risk
before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Y ou may run the
BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del>
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 reference 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
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
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.

OC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1
DDR3_A2
DDR3_B2

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: 770iCafe P1.00
: AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 445

Processor (64bit)
: 3100MHz
: 100F53/10000B6
: 384KB
: 1536KB

: 1024MB

Single-Channel Memory Mode
: 1024MB/667MHz DDR3_1333
: None
: None
: None

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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.

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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

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er Screener Screen

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

Main

OC Tweaker

EZ Overclocking

Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter]

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHZ)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
Advanced ClockCalibration
CPU Active Core Control

Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change
HT Bus Speed

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Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Overclocking may cause
damage to your CPU and
motherboard.
It should be done at

[Auto]

[200]
[100]

[Auto]
[Enabled]
[3]
[Disabled]
[All Cores]

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[Auto]
[Auto]

your own risk and
expense.

Select Screen

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

EZ Overclocking
Load CPU EZ OC Setting

You can use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting. Please note
that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It
should be done at your own risk and expense.

CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configura­tion options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] a nd [Optimized].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

Advanced Clock Calibration

This allows you to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. The default
value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [All Cores] and
[Per Core]. If you select [All Cores], you will see the option “Value (All
Cores)”. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. If you select [Per Core],
you will see the options “Value (Core 0)”, “Value (Core 1)”, “Value (Core 2)
” and “Value (Core 3)”. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%].

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CPU Active Core Control

This allows you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The configura­tion options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [All
Cores].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the
value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is
recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

CPU Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of
this item.

CPU Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and
system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of
this item.

NB Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and
system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

HT Bus Speed

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configura­tion options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [x10 2000MHz].

HT Bus Width

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configura­tion options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].

Memory Configuration
Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the
standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066],
[667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600].

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.30V] to
[2.00V]. The default value is [Auto].

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Memory Timing

OC Tweaker

Memory Timing

Memory Controller Mode

Power Down Enable
Bank Interleaving
Channel Interleaving

CAS Latency (CL)
TRCD
TRP
TRAS
TRTP
TRRD
TWTR
TWR
TRC
TRWTWB
TRWTTO
TWRRD

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[Unganged]

[Disabled]
[Auto]
[HASH 2]

[Auto]

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[Auto]

12

[Auto]

12

[Auto]

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[Auto]

5

[Auto]

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[Auto]

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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

Memory Controller Mode

It allows you to adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options:
[Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [Unganged].

Power Down Enable

Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the
same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Channel Interleaving

It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options:
[Disabled], [Address bits 6], [Address bits 12], [HASH 1] and [HASH 2]. The
default value is [HASH 2].

CAS Latency (CL)

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to
[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to
[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [15CLK] to
[30CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRTP

Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to
[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

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TRRD

Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to
[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWTR

Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to
[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWR

Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to
[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [Auto], [11CLK] to
[42CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRWTWB

Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to
[18CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRWTTO

Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to
[17CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRRD

Use this to adjust TWRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to
[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRWR

Use this to adjust TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to
[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRDRD

Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to
[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC0

Use this to adjust TRFC0 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],
[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC1

Use this to adjust TRFC1 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],
[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

MA Timing

Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T],
[1T]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA ADDR/CMD Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].

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CHA ADDR/CMD Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB ADDR/CMD Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].

CHB ADDR/CMD Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CKE Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA ADDR/CMD Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CLK Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA DATA Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA DQS Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

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CHA Processor ODT

Use this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:
[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CKE Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB ADDR/CMD Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CLK Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB DATA Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB DQS Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB Processor ODT

Use this to adjust values for CHB Processor ODT. Configuration options:
[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults
according to your own requirements.

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3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.4

Advanced Screen

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Memory Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration,
Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB
Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in b elow sections

BIOS Update Utility

ASRock Instant Flash

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
Storage Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Advanced

Options for CPU

Select Screen

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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This
convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without
entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch
this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or
hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without
preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/
12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will
show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper
BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update
process completes.

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3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State
L3 Cache Allocation

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[Auto]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]

Enabling this function
may reduce CPU voltage
and memory freq., and
lead to system
stability or
compatibility issue
with some memory
modules or power
supplies. Please set
this item to [Disabled]
if above issue occurs.

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

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The
default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and
[Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function,
please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may
reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or
compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please
set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Secure Virtual Machine

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The
default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

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.

L3 Cache Allocation

The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and
[All Cores].

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3.4.23.4.2

3.4.2

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel
OnBoard Lan
Primary Graphics Adapter

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Enabled]
[PCI]

Auto/Enable/Disable
Onboard HD Audio.

Select Screen

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

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] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

OnBoard Lan

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

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 ca se of multiple video
controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI]. Configuration options:
[PCI] and [PCI Express].

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3.4.33.4.3

3.4.3

3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Check Ready Bit
Away Mode Support

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

ACPI HPET Table

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Disabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[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-to­RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

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

suspend to RAM.)

Away Mode Support

Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP
Media Center OS. The default value is [Disabled].

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.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.

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 Table

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.

3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

3.4.4

Storage Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

Advanced

Storage Configuration

Onboard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

SATAII_1
SATAII_2
SATAII_3
SATAII_4
SATAII_5
SATAII_6

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Onboard SATA 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 [IDE]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs,
please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [IDE], [RAID] and [AHCI].

[Enabled]

[IDE]

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

Configure onboard
serial ATA
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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PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.

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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3.4.63.4.6

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.6

Super IO Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

Serial Port Address

Infrared Port Address

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[3F8 /IRQ4]

[Disabled]

Allow BIOS to Select
Serial Port Base
Addresses.

Select Screen

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

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], a nd [2E8 / IRQ3].

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3.4.73.4.7

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.7

USB Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

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 option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four
configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup
Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions
for the details of these four options:
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.
[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and
BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility
issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.
[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS
setup and Windows / Linux OS.

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3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.53.5

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 te mperature, CPU fan
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed
Power Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Fan Setting

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H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F
: 27C/80F

: 4722 RPM
:N/A
:N/A

: 1.216V
: 3.248V
: 5.136V
: 12.091V

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” and
“Target 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/113 F and 65 C/149 F.
The default value is [50 C/122 F].

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. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4],
[Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9].

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3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.6

Boot Screen

3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config­ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main OC Tweaker 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

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3.6.13.6.1

3.6.1

3.6.13.6.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display

Boot Logo
Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

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

Boot

Disabled: Displays
normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM
Logo instead of POST
messages.

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

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Screen
Select Item

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Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option
“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when
the system boots, please sele ct [En a bled]. Conf iguration option s: [Enabled]
and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

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Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears
when you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options:
[Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto].

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.

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.7

Security Screen

3.73.7

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 OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Exit

Install or Change the
password.

Select Screen

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

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3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load BIOS Defaults
Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)
Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode
Load Performance Setup RAID Mode
Load Power Saving Setup Default

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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, “Dis­card 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, “Dis­card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used
for this operation.

Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)

This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system
configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume
optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.

Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode

This performance setup AHCI mode may not be compatible with all system
configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume
optimal default settings. F3 key can be used for this operation.

Load Performance Setup RAID Mode

This performance setup RAID mode may not be compatible with all system
configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume
optimal default settings. F4 key can be used for this operation.

Load Power Saving Setup Default

Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.

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

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4.4.

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7
64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard
settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for
general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

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.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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4.2.44.2.4

4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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.

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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