Asrock 775i65G R2.0 User Manual

775i65G

User Manual

Version 2.1

Published June 2006

Copyright©2006 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 Specifications ..................................................................... 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ........................................................... 9

1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM ............................................................... 10

2 Installation ............................................. 112 Installation ............................................. 11

2 Installation ............................................. 11

2 Installation ............................................. 112 Installation ............................................. 11

2.1 Screw Holes ....................................................................... 11

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions................................................. 11

2.3 CPU Installation .................................................................... 12

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .................................. 14

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)............................... 1 5

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and AMR Slots)....................... 16

2.7 Jumpers Setup .................................................................... 17

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................... 18

2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ........................... 21

2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology......................................... 21

3 BIOS S 3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S 3 BIOS S

3.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 22

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar......................................................... 22

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ....................................................... 2 3

3.2 Main Screen ........................................................................ 23

3.3 Advanced Screen ............................................................... 23

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .................................................... 24

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration............................................... 26

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ................................................... 28

3.3.4 IDE Configuration...................................................... 29

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration................................................ 31

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ................................................ 32

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration............................................. 32

3.3.8 USB Configuration.................................................... 33

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ........................ 34

3.5 Boot Screen ........................................................................ 35

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ..................................... 35

3.5.2 Boot Device Priority .................................................. 36

3.6 Security Screen .................................................................. 36

3.7 Exit Screen .......................................................................... 3 7

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ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

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4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 38

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 38

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 38

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 38

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 38

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program.... 38

4.2.5 Contact Information.............................................. 38

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775i65G motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by­step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
ASRock 775i65G Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 775i65G Support CD

(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield
One COM Port Bracket

One ASRock MR Card (Optional)

http://www.asrock.com

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

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

CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core Pentium® XE and Pentium® D /

Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Conroe, Presler and
Cedar Mill processors (in 775-land LGA package)

- FSB 1066 MHz for external graphics (see CAUTION 1)

- FSB 800/533 MHz for internal graphics

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 865G chipset

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH5

Memory - Dual Channel DDR Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 4)

- 2 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266 (see CAUTION 5)

- Max. capacity: 2GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7)

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

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x AGP slot for 1.5V 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 8)

- 1 x AMR slot

Graphics - Integrated Intel® Extreme Gra phics 2

- DirectX 8.0 VGA

- Max. shared memory 64MB

Audio - Cmedia 9761A 5.1 channel audio CODEC

LAN - Realtek PCI LAN 8101L

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock I/O Plus

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x VGA Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors

(No Support for “RAID” and “Hot Plug” functions)

- 2 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 4 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- AUX in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of them are
shared with USB4_5) (see CAUTION 9)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wa ke Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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CAUTION!

1. FSB1066-CPU is supported only when you install AGP VGA card into AGP
slot. Besides, if you use a FSB1066-CPU on this motherboard, please
adopt a DDR400 CL2.5 memory module.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, plea se che ck page 25.

3. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking Technology . Please read “Un­tied Overclocking Technology” on page 21 for details.

4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 15 for proper installation.

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

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

800 DDR266, DDR320

533 DDR266, DDR333

* When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at

DDR320 if you adopt a DDR333 memory module.

6. 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.

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

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

9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP
SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft

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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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PS2

Mouse

PS2

Keyboard

VGA1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

T:USB0

B:USB1

USB2.0
T: US B4
B:USB5

Bottom:

MicIn

JR1

LineOut

USB2.0

Center:

CODEC

JL1

PS2_USB_PWR1

PARALLEL PORT

RJ-45

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LineIn

Top:

PCI

LAN

AUDIO

1

AUX1

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Top:

4Mb

BIOS

AUDIO1

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ATX12V1

USB4_5

CD1

2

Super

I/O

AMR1

3

ATXPWR1

5.1CH

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20.3cm (8.0 in)

Chipset

AGP8X

1.5V_AGP1

PCI 1

PCI 2

USB2.0

PCI 3

FLOPPY1

COM1

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Intel

865G

USB67

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Intel
ICH5

CMOS

Battery

CLRCMOS0

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FSB1066

Dual Channel

IR1

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DDR400

CPU_FAN1

FSB800

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

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

775i65G

RoHS

SATA2

SATA1

PANEL1

PLED PWRBTN

SPEAKER1

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HDLED RESET

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Conroe

Presler

IDE2

Dual CoreCPU

IDE1

SATA

CHA_FAN1

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS0)
3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
4 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
5 North Bridge Controller 2 0 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 AMR Slot (AMR1)
7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 24 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
10 South Bridge Controller 25 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
11 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2 ) 26 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
12 Primary Serial A T A Connector (SA T A 1) 27 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)
13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 BIOS FWH Chip
14 System Panel Hea der (PANEL1) 29 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

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1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 VGA Port
4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
6 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

775i65G is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.0", 24.4 x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Bef ore
you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

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

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle
components.

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

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.

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

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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

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

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

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

Lift Lever Up to 90°

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.

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

orientation

key notch

CPU Marked Corner

Socket Marked Corner

alignment key

Pin1

black line

black line

alignment key

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775-Pin Socket

775-LAND CPU

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 Cap):

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

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

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

Step 4. Close the socket:

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

plate, engage the load lever.

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

under retention tab of load lever.

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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 complia nt 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 9, No. 6).

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 9, No. 6).

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)

This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and
supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
memory modules in the DD R DIMM slots to activate Dual Cha nnel Memory

Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory T echnology.

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 clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI,AGP and AMR Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI,AGP and AMR Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI,AGP and AMR Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI,AGP and AMR Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI,AGP and AMR Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 AMR slot on this motherboard.
PCI slots: The 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.

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

AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92

Modem functionality.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. B efore 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. R eplace the system cover.

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2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup

2.7 Jumpers Setup

2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup

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

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.9 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.9 No. 23)
JL1(see p.9 No. 23)

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

(CLRCMOS0, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.9 No. 17)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS0 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
CLRCMOS0 for 5 seconds.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 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.9 No. 19)

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.9 No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.9 No. 8)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

IDE2

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

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.9 No. 12) connectors support SATA data
(SAT A2: see p.9 No. 11) cables for internal storage

SAT A2

SAT A1

devices. The current SATA
interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s
data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SA T A data cable
Data 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 each 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.

USB 2.0 Header ASRock I/O PlusTM accommo-

(9-pin USB67) dates 6 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.9 No. 18) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

1

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

P+7

P+6

GND

GND

DUMMY

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

Shared USB 2.0 Header This US B4_5 conn ector is sh ared

(9-pin USB4_5) with the USB 2.0 ports 4,5 on
(see p.9 No. 29) ASRock I/O Plus

USB_PWR

P+5

GND

1

P-5

USB_PWR

P-4

P+4

GND

DUMMY

the front panel USB ports by
attaching the front panel USB

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cable to this connector
(USB4_5), the USB ports 4,5 on
ASRock I/O PlusTM will not be able
to function.

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.9 No. 16) and receiving infrared module.

IRTX

+5VSB

DUMMY

1

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

AUX1

AUX-L
GND
GND
AUX-R

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.9 No. 24) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.9 No. 25) a CD-ROM, D V D-ROM, TV

CD1

CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel AC’97 Audio Header This is an interface for front

1

GND

MIC-POWER

MIC

BAC KOUT-R

BAC KOUT-L

AUD-OUT- L

GND

AUD-OUT- R

control of audio devices.

(8-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.9 No. 22) convenient connection and

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1. +5VA is used for audio power only, please don’t connect it to any
other power, such as USB.

2. HD (Azalia) audio front panel and AC’97 audio front panel have
different pin-definition. Incorrect connection of the audio front panel

and the front panel audio header may cause permanent damage to
this motherboard.

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PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

DUMMY

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

RES ET#

GND

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.9 No. 14) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.9 No. 15)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.9 No. 13) match the black wire to the

GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match
(see p.9 No. 6) the black wire to the ground pin.

GND

+12V

CPU _FAN_SPEED
FAN_S PEED_CONTR OL

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.9 No. 3)

ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.9, 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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RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

COM Port Header This COM port header is used

(9-pin COM1) to support a COM port module.
(see p.9 No. 20)

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Serial ASerial A

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Serial A

2.92.9

Serial ASerial A

This motherboard adopts Intel ICH5 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA
(SATA) hard disks. 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 primary

SATA connector (SATA1).

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

disk. If you just want to install only one SATA HDD, the installation
process is complete at this step. If you want to install two SATA HDDs,

please continue to do the following steps.
STEP 5: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk.
STEP 6: Connect one end of the second SATA data cable to the motherboard’s

secondary SATA connector (SATA2).
STEP 7: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the secondary SATA hard

disk.

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ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in
BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For
the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 29.

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2.102.10

Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP / PCI bus. You may set
“CPU Host Frequency” option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the
actual CPU host frequency in the following item. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied
during overclocking, but AGP / PCI bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may
run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,
POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the
following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for 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
PCIPnP To set up the PCI features
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

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

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

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

Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

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

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Cache Size
Microcode Update

Total Memory

DIMM 1
DIMM 2

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(64bit supported)
: 3400
: 1024KB
: F34/17

: 512MB with 8MB shared memory

Dual-Channel Memory Mode
: 256MB/166MHz (DDR333)
: 256MB/166MHz (DDR333)

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

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

Select Screen

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

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Conf iguration, IDE Conf iguration, PCIPnP
Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

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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)

Boot FailureGuard
Spread Spectrum

Ratio Status
Ratio Actual Value

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

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[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled]
[Auto]

:Locked
:16

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

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

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

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.

Ratio CMOS Setting
If the ratio status is unlocked, will find this item appear to allow you chang-

ing the ratio value of this motherboard.

Enhance Halt State

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.

Max CPUID Value Limit

For Prescott CPU only, some OSes (ex. NT4.0) cannot handle the function
with disable. This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that
cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.

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

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support
Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.

CPU Thermal Throttling

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

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Prote ction Technology is a n enhancement to the
IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory
Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software
to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not
support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4
processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating sys­tem that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Win­dows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel
version2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does
not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology. Proces­ sor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable
power savings. If you select [Auto], you need to set the “Power Schemes”
as “Portable/Laptop” to enable this function.

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Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

DRAM CAS# Latency
DRAM RAS# Precharge
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
DRAM Precharge Delay
DRAM Burst Length

Init. Graphic Adapter Priority
Graphics ApertureSize

OnBoard LAN
OnBoard AC'97 Audio
OnBoard MC'97 Modem

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[Auto]

[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[4 Clocks]
[4 Clocks]
[8 Clocks]
[4]

[PCI /AGP]
[64MB]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[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)].

Flexibility Option

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

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

Select [Enabled] will configure the following items by the contents in the
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.

DRAM CAS# Latency

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [2.5], [2], and [3].

DRAM RAS# Precharge

This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued.
Configuration options: [4 Clocks], [3 Clocks], and [2 Clocks].

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the
read / write command. Configuration options: [4 Clocks], [3 Clocks],
and [2 Clocks].

DRAM Precharge Delay

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for RAS minimum. Configura­tion options: [8 Clocks], [7 Clocks], [6 Clocks], and [5 Clocks].

DRAM Burst Length

DRAM Burst length can be set as [8] or [4].

Init. Graphic Adapter Priority

This allows you to select [PCI/AGP] and [AGP/PCI] as the initial graphics
adapter priority. The default vaule is [PCI/AGP].

Graphics 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.

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.

OnBoard MC’97 Modem

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard MC’97 Modem feature.

ICH Thermal Throttling

Y ou may select [Auto] or [Disa bled] to a djust ICH southbridge intern al thermal
control mechanism to keep ICH southbridge from overheated.

VCCM +2.7V Voltage

This option allows you to set VCCM +2.7V Voltage. The default value is
[Auto]. Configuration options: [High], [Low], and [Auto].

VDDQ +1.58V Voltage

This option allows you to set VDDQ +1.58V Voltage. The default value is
[Auto]. Configuration options: [High], [Low], and [Auto].

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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

Suspend to RAM

This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus
pend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system
supports it.

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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IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Operate Mode

OnBoard IDE Controller

Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
SATA1
SATA2

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[Enhanced Mode]

[Both]

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

Set [Compatible Mode]
when both Legacy OS
(MS-DOS, Win Me /98SE)
and SATA device
are used.

Set [Enhanced Mode]
when Native OS
(Win 2000 / XP)
is used.

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

OnBoard IDE Operate Mode

Please select [Compatible Mode] when you install legacy OS (Windows
ME / 98SE) into SATA device. If you install legacy OS into IDE HDD while
SATA devices are used, you also need to select [Compatible Mode].
If native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed into SATA device, please
select [Enhanced Mode]. You also need to select [Enhanced Mode]
while native OS is installed into IDE HDD and SATA devices are used.
If you do not install any SATA device, please also select [Enhanced Mode]
no matter you use legacy OS or native OS for the system.
Please note that the following options will be varied depending on the

“OnBoard IDE Operate Mode” ([Compatible Mode] or [Enhanced
Mode]) that you selected.

When [Enhanced Mode] is selected:

OnBoard IDE Controller

Y ou may enable either the pri mary IDE cha nnel or the secondary IDE cha nnel.
Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by
selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options:
[Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

When [Compatible Mode] is selected

Combined Mode Option

It allows you to select between [Pri IDE + SATA] and [SATA + Sec IDE]. If
it is set to [Pri IDE + SATA], then the secondary IDE will not work. Likewise,
if it is set to [SATA + Sec IDE], then the primary IDE will not work.

Because Intel® ICH5 south bridge only supports four IDE devices
under legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE), you have to choose either
[Pri IDE + SATA] or [SA TA + Sec IDE] when the installed SATA device

is used with legacy OS.

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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”, “Secondary IDE Slave”, “SATA1” and “SATA2” as
well.

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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:4
:MultiWord DMA-2
:Ultra DMA-5
:Supported

[Auto]

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

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.

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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drive s.
[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: [Disabled], [Auto],
[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

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 BusMaster feature.

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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

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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

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[Enabled]

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

Select the type of

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connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

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

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Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default
value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP
version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:
[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]
and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration
options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:
[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

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 fa n
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan [Enabled]

Target CPU Temperature ( C) [50]

Tolerance ( C) [02]

Target Fan Speed [Fast]

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H/W Monitor

: 45C/98F
: 31C/87F

: 2463 RPM
:N/A

: 1.384V
: 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

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this
option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this
option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature

( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed” appear to allow you
adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled].

Target CPU Temperature (

C)

The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default
value is [50].

Tolerance (

C)

The default value of tolerance is [2], which means the error of the
target CPU temperature will be within 2 C.

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the
target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you
choose. The default value is [Fa st]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle]
and [Slow].

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3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

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

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Device Priority
Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD /DVD Drives

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3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

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

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

Select Screen
Select Item

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Boot From Network

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

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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.

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

4.1 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:
98SE/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.

4.2 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 appe ar 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
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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4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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 before 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:

4.2.54.2.5

4.2.5

4.2.54.2.5

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.

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

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

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

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