ASRock 775DUAL-880PRO User Manual

775Dual-880Pro

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published May 2005

Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

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

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

1.3 Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot ................ 9

1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4) ..................... 11

1.5 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 12

1.6 ASRock 8CH I/O............................................................. 13

2. Installation2. Installation

2. Installation

2. Installation2. Installation

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 1 4

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............................................................. 20

2.7 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 21

2.8 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 21

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 22

2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................... 2 5

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs..... 25

2.12 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP

64-bit With RAID Functions.......................................... 26

2.12.1 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP With

2.12.2 Installing Windows XP 64-bit With RAID

2.13 Installing Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

Without RAID Functions ................................................27

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 2 8

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 29

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 30

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 28

3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 29

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 30

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 31

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 33

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 3 4

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 36

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RAID Functions ............................................... 26

Functions .........................................................26

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3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 36

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 37

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 38

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 39

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 39

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 40

3.5.2 Boot Device Priority............................................... 40

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 41

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 42

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4. Software Support

4. Software Support4. Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 43

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 43

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 43

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 43

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 43

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 43

4.2.5 Contact Information.............................................. 43

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775Dual-880Pro 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as
well. ASRock website

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 775Dual-880Pro Support CD

(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One ASRock 8CH I/O

http://www.asrock.com

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1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU: 775-Pin Socket

supporting Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor (in 775-land
LGA package)

Chipsets: North Bridge:

VIA PT880Pro, FSB @ 1066/800/533 MHz,
supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

South Bridge:

VIA VT8237, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s

Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2

supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) /
PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB

2 DDRII DIMM Slots: DDRII1 and DDRII2

supports PCII5300 (DDRII667) / PCII4300 (DDRII533) /
PCII3200 (DDRII400), Max. 2GB (see CAUTION 2)

Dual Channel Memory Technology support (see CAUTION 3)

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Supports up to 4 IDE devices

Serial ATA: 2 SATA connectors

Support up to 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
Audio: 7.1 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing

Chassis temperature sensing
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 4)
CPU fan tachometer
Chassis fan tachometer
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

PCI slots: 4 slots with PCI Specification 2.3
AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 5)
PCI Express Graphics slot (PCI Express x 4):

1 slot with PCI Express x 4 , supports PCI Express x 16 Graphic
Card (see CAUTION 6)

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USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports:

include 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus two on-board headers supporting 4 extra USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 7)

ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port

1 Serial Port: COM1
1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 Port
Audio Jack: Rear Speaker / Side Speaker / Central/Bass /

Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone
(see CAUTION 8)

BIOS: AMI BIOS

Supports “Plug and Play”
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events
Supports jumperfree
SMBIOS 2.3.1 support
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 9)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 31.

2. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its
corresponding CPU FSB frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1066 DDR266, DDR333, DDR400,

DDRII400, DDRII533, DDRII667

800 DDR266, DDR3

DDRII400, DDRII533, DDRII667

533 DDR266, DDR333, DDR400

DDRII400, DDRII533, DDRII667

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 18 for proper installation.

4. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU a nd the heatsink when you in stall the PC system.

5. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage! For the information of the compatible
AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP VGA Card List for

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AGP Slot” on page 9 and 10. For the proper installation of PCI Express
VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 20.

6. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please

refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express
Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 11. For the proper installation of
PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 20.

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

SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft
ME.

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono

modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 13 for
proper connection.

9. 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.

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Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGP SlotSupported AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot

1.3

Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot

1.31.3

Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGP SlotSupported AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

I. AGP 4X

Graphics Chip Model Name

Vendor
n-VIDIA Inno3D GeForce 2 MX 400

ASUS V8170
ASUS V9180 Magic/T
ProLink GeForce 4 MX440

II. AGP 8X

Graphics Chip Model Name

Vendor
n-VIDIA ALBATRON GeForce4 MX-480 Series

ASUS V9280TD

ASUS V9480
AOPEN Aeolus FX5200-D V128
CHAINTECH A-FX20-N
LEADTEK WINFAST A340TDH
ASUS V9520-X
LEADTEK WinFast A340PRO/TD
ASUS V9560/TD
ALBATRON GeForce FX5600 Serie s
LEADTEK WinFast A360TD
Inno3D GeForce FX5600
AWIN FX5700-LE
GIGABYTE GV -N57L256D
ProLink GeForceFX 5700LE
ASUS V9570/TD
MIS FX5700-TD128
PixelView MGV A-N VGA35BA
CHAINTECH SA5900X
ASUS V9950ULTRA
GIGABYTE GV -N66128DP
LEADTEK WinFast A6600GT/TDH
ALBA TRON GeForce 6600GT
Leadtek WinFast A6600 GT TDH
ASUS N6200
LEADTEK WinFast A400TDH
ASUS V9999LE
ASUS V9999ULTRA/2DT

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ATI GigaCube GigaCube-R9200 128M

POWERCOLOR Radeon 9200SE
Connect3D Radeon 9250
POWERCOLOR Radeon 9250
GECUBE Radeon 9250/128M
POWERCOLOR R95V-C3L
Club3D Radeon 9550SE
ASUS A9600SE
Sapphire A TLANTIS Ra deon 9600SE
GECUBE GC-R9600L (SE)
FIC Radeon 9600 PRO
ASUS A9600XT/TVD
Sapphire A TLANTIS Radeon 9600XT
PowerColor XR97-C3L
PowerColor R98-SC3
Club3D Radeon 9800
ASUS A9800XT
ASUS X800
GEXCUBE GC-RX700PGA-C3

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

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

1.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI

1.41.4

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

Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)

Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)

Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

Graphics Chip Model Name

Vendor
n-VIDIA ASUS EN5750

MSI PCX 5750-TD128
ASUS Extreme N5900
SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC
LEADTEK PX6200 TC/TDH
ASUS EN6200GE
GIGABYTE GV -NX62128D
ASUS EN6200
ALBATRON PC6600GT
ASUS EN6600
GIGABYTE GV -NX66128D
ASUS EN6800GT
ASUS EN6800

A TI POWERCOLOR X300 SE

ASUS EAX600XT/HTVD
ABIT X600XT
ASUS EAX700PRO/TVD
ASUS EAX800XL
MSI X800XT
GECUBE X850XT-VIVO

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for PCI
Express Graphics slot (PCI Express X 4), please visit ASRock website for
details.
ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.5V_AGP1

VIA

PT880Pro

Chipset

VIA

VT8237

CMOS

Battery

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7.1 CH

PCI ExpressGraphics

PCI 2

PCI 3

PCI 4

PCI 1

4MB

BIOS

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ATXPWR1

775Dual-880Pro

FLOPPY1

CD1

SATA

ATA133

USB2.0

FSB1066

AGP 8X

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PWR1

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IDE1

IDE2

GAME1

PANEL1

HDLED RESET

PLEDPWRBTN

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USB67

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IR1

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SPEAKER1

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CHA_FAN1

PARALLEL PORT

COM1

PS2

Mouse

PS2

Keyboard

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0
T: US B0
B:USB1

Top:
RJ-45

Top:

REAR SPK

Center:

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

Bottom:

MIC IN

Super

I/O

CLRCMOS1

1

AUDIO1

JR1

JL1

LAN
PHY

Audio

CODEC

24.4cm (9.6 in)

30.5cm (12.0 in)

USB45

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PCI

EXPRESS

Dual Channel

CPU_FAN1

SATA2

SATA1

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Flash Memory
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 South Bridge Controller
4 North Bridge Controller 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII1, DDRII2; Yellow) 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

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

(Dual Channel B: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
8 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 24 JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
9 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 26 4 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 4)

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12 Primary Serial A T A Connector (SATA1) 28 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
13 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1) 29 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1)
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Rear Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Side Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

* If you use 2-channel spea ker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See

the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

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

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TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

775Dual-880Pro is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

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

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use

a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

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

2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation

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

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

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

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.

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

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

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

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

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

marked with black lines.

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

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

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

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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 Ca p (Pick and Place Ca p ):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.

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

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

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

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

under retention tab of load lever.

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

775Dual-880Pro motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate)
DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDRII DIMM slots, and supports Dual Cha nnel Memory
Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identi-
cal (the same bra nd, speed, size a nd chi p-type) DDR DIMM pair in the slots of the
same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual
Channel A (DDRII1 and DDRII2; Yellow slots; see p.12 No.6) or identical DDR
DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR1 and DDR2; Blue slots; see p.12 No.7), so
that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. You may refer to the
Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII1 DDR1 DDRII2 DDR2

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

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

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

on the slot.

notch
break

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 cli ps at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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

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

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

Slots) Slots)

Slots)

Slots) Slots)

There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, a nd 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on 775Dual-880Pro
motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

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

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards. For the informa
tion of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported
AGP VGA Card List for AGP Slot” on page 9 and 10.

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

PCI Express Graphics slot (PCI Express x 4):

PCI Express Graphics slot (PCI Express x 4) is used to install PCI Express
expansion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA
cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI
Express Graphics Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 11.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

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

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

chassis).

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

for later use.

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

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

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2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

2.7 Surround Display Feature

2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

Thanks to ASRock patented PCI Express Graphics Technology, this motherboard
supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on AGP VGA card and
PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display
feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following
path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display

2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

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

Short

Open

placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

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.

JR1(see p.12, No. 24)
JL1(see p.12, No. 24)

JR1 JL1

Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel

audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.12, No. 18)

2-pin jumper

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

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However , ple ase 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. 21)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

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

connector.

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

(39-pin IDE1, see p.12, No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.12, No. 9)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

IDE2

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

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

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

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

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

devices. The current SATA

SAT A1 SA T A2

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

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

SATA hard disk or the SATA
connector on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of
Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on the drive. Then

connect to the SAT A HDD

power connector

connect to the
power supply

connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.

1

1

USB_PW R

USB_PW R

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

1

CD- R

GND
GND
CD-L

P-7

P-6

P-5

P-4

IRTX

IRRX

CD1

P+7

P+6

P+5

P+4

+5V

GND

GND

DUMMY

GND

GND

GND

DUMMY

ports are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

DUMMY

ports are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

a CD-ROM, D V D-ROM, TV

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/OTM provides you

(9-pin USB67) 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on
(see p.12, No. 20) the rear panel. If the rear USB

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/OTM provides you

(9-pin USB45) 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on
(see p.12, No. 19) the rear panel. If the rear USB

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and
(see p.12, No. 28) receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.12, No. 25) from sound sources such as

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.12, No. 23) convenient connection and

1

GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-R

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT- L

GND

AUD-OUT- R

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control of audio devices.

1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.12, No. 13) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.12, No. 14)

1

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.12, No. 15) match the black wire to the

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.12, No. 5) match the black wire to the

GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
N/C

ground pin.

Game Connector Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) connector if the Game port
(see p.12, No. 22) bracket is installed.

+5V

JBB1

JBX

MIDI_OUT

JBY

JBB2

MIDI_IN

1

JAX

JAB1

+5V

GND

GND

+5V

JAB2

JAY

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.12, No. 29)

ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.12, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector

so that it can provides sufficient
power. Failing to do so will cause
the failure to power up.

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2.10 Serial A2.10 Serial A

2.10 Serial A

2.10 Serial A2.10 Serial A

This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that supports Serial
ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA hard disks on
this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install
the SATA hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.

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2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

775Dual-880Pro motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions
for SATA Devices.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot
Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA 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 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for the action
to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on
and in working condition.

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Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /

2.12

Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /

2.122.12

Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /

Windows XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsWindows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

Windows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

Windows XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsWindows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP-64bit OS on
your system with RAID functions, please refer to the below methods for proper
installation according to the different Windows OS versions.

2.12.1 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP with2.12.1 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP with

2.12.1 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP with

2.12.1 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP with2.12.1 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP with

RAID Functions RAID Functions

RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP OS on your SATA
HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps.

STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette.

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

system.
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, “Do you want to generate

Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.
WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will
lose ALL data in it!
Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA

drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 2: Use “SATA RAID BIOS” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the
installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer
to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following
path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS

STEP 3: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP OS on your system.

After making a SATA driver diskette and using “SATA RAID BIOS” to set
RAID configuration, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP
on your system.

2.12.2 Installing Windows XP 64-bit With RAID2.12.2 Installing Windows XP 64-bit With RAID

2.12.2 Installing Windows XP 64-bit With RAID

2.12.2 Installing Windows XP 64-bit With RAID2.12.2 Installing Windows XP 64-bit With RAID

Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

If you want to install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SAT A HDDs with RAID
functions, please follow the below steps.

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STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette.
A. Insert the floppy diskette into your floppy drive.
B. Copy the SATA 64-bit drivers to your floppy diskette.
The SATA 64-bit drivers are located at the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ 64bit SATA Driver

STEP 2: Install Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system.
After making a SATA driver diskette, you can start to install Windows XP 64­ bit on your system.

After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS,

if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “SATA RAID

BIOS” and “VIA RAID Tool” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document

in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disk s Installation a nd RAID Configuration”,

which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS and the

document in the support CD, “Guide to VIA RAID Tool”, which is located in the

folder at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool

1. Windows 98 / Windows ME does not support RAID functions.

2. If you want to use “VIA RAID Tool” in Windows environment, please install
SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that “VIA RAID Tool” will be
installed to your system as well.

2.132.13

Installing Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bitInstalling Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

2.13

Installing Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

2.132.13

Installing Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bitInstalling Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

Without RAID FunctionsWithout RAID Functions

Without RAID Functions

Without RAID FunctionsWithout RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA HDDs
without RAID functions or you want to install Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP

64-bit on your IDE HDDs instead of SATA HDDs, please follow the below steps.

If you want to install Windows 98 / Windows ME on your SATA HDDs without
RAID functions, you don’t have to set up BIOS. Please install Windows 98 /
Windows ME OS on your system directly.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. (Only for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit)

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option from [RAID] to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP
64-bit on your system.

If you don’t want to set up RAID functions, there is no need to make a SATA
driver diskette.

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3.3.

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 Flash Memory on the motherboard store s the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run
the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Ple ase 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 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
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 cha nge s 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

DIMMII 1
DIMM 1
DIMMII 2
DIMM 2

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:
: 1024KB

: 512MB

Dual-Channel Memory Mode
None

:

256MB/166MHz (DDR333)

:

None

:
: 256MB/166MHz (DDR333)

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

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 Conf iguration, PCIPnP
Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

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.

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Configure 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.

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

Ratio Status
Ratio Actual Value

CPU Thermal Throttling

Hyper Threading Technology

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[Auto]

[133]

:Locked
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[Enabled]

[Auto]

Select how to set the
CPU host frequency.

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

CPU Host Frequency

While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of
this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency will show in the following
item.

Spread Spectrum

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

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Ratio Status

This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this
motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”, you will find
an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value
of this motherboard. If it shows “Locked”, then the item Ratio CMOS Set-
ting will be hidden. If you use the ratio value to time the CPU frequency, it will
be equal to the core speed of the installed processor.

Ratio Actual Value

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

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mecha­nism to keep the CPU from overheated.

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 [Auto] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel
version2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does
not support Hyper-Threading technology.

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
DRAM CAS# Latency
DRAM Command Rate
DRAM Bus Selection

DRAM Voltage
AGP Voltage

Primary Graphics Adapter
AGP Aperture Size
AGP Mode
AGP Fast Write

PCI Delay Transaction
OnBoard LAN
OnBoard AC'97 Audio

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[Auto]

[Disabled]
[Auto]
[2T Command]
[Auto]

[Normal]
[High]

[PCI]
[64MB]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

[Disabled]
[Eabled]
[Auto]

Options

133MHz (DDR266)
166MHz (DDR333)
200MHz (DDR400)
Auto

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: [133MHz (DDR 266)],
[166MHz (DDR 333)], [200MHz (DDR 400)] for DDR; [200MHz (DD RII 400)],
[266MHz (DDRII 533)] for DD RII.

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Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

DRAM CAS# Latency

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [2.5], [2], and [3] for DDR; [Auto], [3], [4], [5] for DDRII.

DRAM Command Rate

Use this to select a mong [2T Command] and [1T Command] for DRAM
Command Rate. The default value is [2T Command].

DRAM Bus Selection

The default value is [Auto], which will automatically select the proper ac­cess mode for the system. You may select between [Single Channel] and
[Dual Channel] if you have properly set the dual channel memory
configuration.

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select among [Normal] and [High] for DRAM Voltage. The default
value is [Normal].

AGP Voltage

Use this to select among [Normal] and [High] for AGP Voltage. The default
value is [High].

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [PCI], [AGP], or [PCI-Express] as the primary
graphics adapter. The default vaule is [PCI].

AGP Aperture Size

It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics
memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the default value unless the
installed AGP card’s specifications requires other sizes.

AGP Mode

The default value of this feature is set to [Auto]. If you install an 8X-AGP
card on this motherboard, you may select [Auto], [8X] or [4X] as the AGP
mode. If the installed AGP card is a 4X-AGP card, then you may set the AGP
mode as [Auto], [4X], [2X], or [1X].

AGP Fast Write

This allows you to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol
support.

PCI Delay Transaction

Enable PCI Delay T ransaction feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is
accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature when using ISA cards that
are not PCI 2.1 compliant.

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OnBoard LAN

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

OnBoard AC’97 Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC’97 Audio feature.
If you select [Auto], the onboard AC’97 Audio will be disabled when PCI
Sound card is plugged.

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

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

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[Disabled]

[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

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Use this item 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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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

SATA Operation Mode

Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave

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OnBoard IDE Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller.

SATA Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this
option is [RAID]. If you don’t want to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs,
please select [non-RAID]. However, if you want to install Windows 98/ME
without RAID functions, please still select [RAID].

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will
use the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction,
which can be applied to the configurations of “Primary IDE Slave”, “Sec­ondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” as well.

[Both]

[RAID]

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

DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
PRIMARY: enables only
the Primary IDE
Controller.
SECONDARY: enables
only the Secondary IDE
Controller.
BOTH: enables both IDE
Controllers.

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

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

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

[Auto]

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

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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.
Configuration 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 Transfer)

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
optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible 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: [Disa bled], [Auto],
[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

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PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

PCI /PnP Configuration

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[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 BusM aster feature.

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

Floppy B

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[1.44 MB 3 "]

2

[Disabled]

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

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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
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port

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[Enabled]

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

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].

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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OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it.

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configura­tion options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

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

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[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.

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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 te mperature, 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

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Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor

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

: 2463 RPM
:N/A

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

Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

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

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

Main Advanced H/WMonitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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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 Network

VIA SATA Raid Utility
Bootup Num-Lock

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[Disabled]

[Enabled]
[On]

Boot

To enable or disable the

boot from network feature.

Select Screen

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

Boot From Network

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

VIA SATA Raid Utility

Use this to enable or disable VIA VT8237 SATA Raid BIOS Utility during
POST.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.

3.5.23.5.2

3.5.2

3.5.23.5.2

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

In this section, you may specify the boot sequence from the available devices
in your system.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device

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[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08]
[CD/DVD]

Boot

Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.

A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Likewise, you may also specify the boot sequence from the available devices
for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives.

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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
Clear User Password

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Security

Install or Change the
password.

Select Screen

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

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

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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, “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 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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Chapter 4 Software Suppor

Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor

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: 98 SE / ME / 2000
/ XP. 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.

4.24.2

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

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

4.2.1

Running The Support CD

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning 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.

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

4.2.2

Drivers Menu

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

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

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

4.2.3

Utilities Menu

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities 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.

4.2.44.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

4.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

4.2.44.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

This motherboard is equipped with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is a new CPU socket
interface that Intel has released. Since it has several tiny pins, whcih are easily to be
damaged by improper handling, ASRock sincerely presents you a clear installation guide
through this “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo”. We hope you may check this live
demo program bef ore you start the installation of LGA 775 CPU in order to reduce the risks
of CPU and motherboard damages caused by any improper handling. To see this Live
Demo, you can run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file. You may find this Live Demo
in the motherboard’s Support CD through the following path:

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4.2.54.2.5

Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.5

Contact Information

4.2.54.2.5

Contact InformationContact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit
ASRock’s website at
information.

http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further

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