ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 User Manual

775i915PL-SATA2

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published June 2005

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

may cause undesired operation.

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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 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express

Slot (PCI Express x 4) ................................................... 8

1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 9

1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O............................................................. 10

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 1 1

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

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

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

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 15

2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 16

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature ................................................... 17

2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 18

2.9 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 1 8

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................ 19

2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................... 2 2

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 23

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 23

3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 24

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 24

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 24

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 25

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 ............................................... 34

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

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

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 36

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 3 6

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 37

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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 ........................................................ 3 8

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 775i915PL-SATA2 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 775i915PL-SATA2 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775i915PL-SA TA2 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 8CH I/O

http://www.asrock.com

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm

CPU: 775-Pin Socket

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

Chipsets: North Bridge:

Intel® 915PL chipset, FSB @ 800 / 533MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

South Bridge:

Intel® ICH6, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s

Memory: 2 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1 and DD R2

supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333), Max. 2GB Dual Channel Memory Technology support(see CAUTION 2)

IDE: IDE1: A TA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5, supports up to 2 IDE devices

Serial ATA: Supports up to 4 SATA devices at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate

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

Serial ATA II: 1 SATA II device at 3.0Gb/s data transfer rate

(Supports “Hot Plug” function)

Floppy Port: Supports up to 1 floppy disk drive

Audio: 7.1 channels AC’97 Audio

PCI 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 3), CPU fan tachometer, CPU Quiet Fan support, Chassis fan tachometer, Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

PCI slots: 4 PCI slots with PCI Specification 2.2

PCI EXPRESS slots: 1 slot with PCIE x 16, 1 slot with PCIE x 1;

PCIE Specification 1.0a

AGI EXPRESS slot: 1 slot with PCI Express x 4, supports PCI Express x 16 Gra phic

Card (see CAUTION 4)

USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports:

includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus two headers to support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 5)

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: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /

Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone (see CAUTION 6)

BIOS: AMI legal BIOS, Supports “Plug and Play”,

ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events, Supports jumperfree, CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 7)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

compliant (see CAUTION 8)

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 26.

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

3. 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 syste m.

4. If you install PCI Express VGA card to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x

4), PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1) and SATAII functions will be disabled. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Expre ss x 4)” on page 8. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 16.

5. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft SP1 / 2000 SP4.

6. 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 10 for proper connection.

7. 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.

8. Because of Intel 915PL chipset limitation, Windows 98 / ME does not support USB 2.0 but only USB 1.1. Besides, after installing Windows 98 / ME, two display adapter controllers will appear in “Display Adapters” of “Device Manager”. Please remove one of the display adapter controllers, and then you can successfully install the VGA driver.

Windows® XP

1.31.3

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

1.3

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

1.31.3

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

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

Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

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

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

Graphics Chip Model Name Vendor n-VIDIA ASUS EN5750 GeForce PCX5750

ASUS Extreme N5900 GeForce PCX5900 ASUS EN6200GE GeForce 6200 ASUS EN6200 GeForce 6200 ASUS EN6600 GeForce 6600 ASUS EN6800GT GeForce 6800GT ASUS EN6800 GeForce 6800 ALBATRON PC6600GT GeForce 6600GT GIGABYTE GV -NX66128D GeForce 6600 GIGABYTE GV -NX62128D GeForce 6200 LEADTEK PX6200 TC/TDH GeForce 6200TC MSI PCX 5750-TD128 GeForce PCX5750 SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC GeForce 6200TC

ATI

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4), please visit our website for details.

ASRock website:

ASUS EAX600XT/HTV D Radeon X600 XT ASUS EAX700PRO/TVD Radeon X700 PRO ABIT X600XT Radeon X600 XT Gecube RX300 Radeon X300 GIGABYTE GV -RX60P128D Radeon X600 PRO GECUBE X850XT-VIVO Radeon X850 XT MSI X800XT Radeon X800 XT

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

Chipset Name

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

20.3cm (8.0in)

PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

ATX12V1

PS2

COM1

USB2.0 T: US B2 B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Bottom:

CTRBASS

30 29

Center:

SIDESPK

Bottom:

MICIN

Center:

FRONT

Top:

REARSPK

CD1

Top:

LINEIN

PCIE2

Super

I/O

7.1CH

BIOS

2Mb

775i915PL-SATA2

PCI

LAN

AUDIO CODEC

AUDIO1

JR1

JL1

ATXPWR1

GAME1

PCIE1

PCIEX1_EN4

PCIEX1_EN3

PCIEX1_EN2

PCIEX1_EN1

AGI_EXPRESS1

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

PCI 4

FLOPPY1

915PL

Chipset

SATA2_EN2 SATA2_EN1 SATA2_EN3 SATA2_EN4

Intel

PCI

EXPRESS

USB2.0

CPU_FAN1

DDR400

Dual Channel

FSB800

Prescott 800

30.5cm (12.0in)

DDRDIMM2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)

DDRDIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)

IDE1

JMicron JMB360

SATAII_1

SATAII

CMOS

Battery

CLRCMOS1

Intel

ICH6

SATA2_EN5

SATA

SATA3

SATA2

SATA1

SPEAKER1

PANEL1

IR1

PLED PWRBTN

USB67

USB45

HDLED RESET

12 13

SATA4

15 16

CHA_FAN1

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 21 SA TA2_EN5 4 North Bridge Controller 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 2 4 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(DDR1- 2, Dual Channel) 25 JR1 JL1 Jumper 7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Black) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) 8 JMicron JMB360 Chipset (PCIEX1 interface) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1- 4) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 28 BIOS FWH Chip 10 Serial ATAII Connector (SAT AII_1, red) 29 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) 11 South Bridge Controller 30 PCIEX1_EN1 - 4 12 Secondary Serial A T A Connector (SATA2, blue) 31 PCI Express Slot (PCIE2) 13 Third Serial A T A Connector (SAT A3, bla ck) 32 SAT A2_EN1 - 4 14 Fourth Serial A T A Connector (SATA4, black) 33 PCI Express Slot (PCIE1) 15 Primary Serial A T A Conne ctor (SA T A1, blue) 34 SLI Power 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 3 5 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 36 ATX Power Connector (A TXPW R1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

1.51.5

ASRock 8CH I/OASRock 8CH I/O

1.5

ASRock 8CH I/O

1.51.5

ASRock 8CH I/OASRock 8CH I/O

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

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the spe aker’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

2 V -- -- -4VV---6VVV-8VVVV

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

775i915PL-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.0", 30.5 x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

components.

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

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

in the bag that comes with the component.

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

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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,

please follow the steps below.

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

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

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

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

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

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

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

marked with black lines.

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

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

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

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Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick a nd Pla ce Cap):

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

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

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

Step 4. Close the socket:

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

plate, engage the load lever.

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

under retention tab of load lever.

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2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

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

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

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

Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are 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. 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 9, 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)

775i915PL-SATA2 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 DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel 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 Technology .

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, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

Slots (PCI Express x 4)) Slots (PCI Express x 4))

Slots (PCI Express x 4))

Slots (PCI Express x 4)) Slots (PCI Express x 4))

There are 4 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4)

on this motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x 1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please check the jumper set tings on page 17 for different functions.

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4):

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) is used to install PCI Express expan-

sion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards,

please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex-

press Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 8. Please check the jumper set-

tings on page 17 for different functions.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

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

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

for later use.

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

completely seated on the slot.

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

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2.7 Dual Graphics Feature2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

1_2

2_3

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed choosing two different ways to decide the function of PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1), AGI Express slot, and SATA II. The default value of this feature is to enable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1), AGI Express slot (only PCI Express x 1), and SATA II. You can also adjust the jumpers to disable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1) and SATA II. Then only AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) will be enabled. In other words, you are able to adjust the jumpers to enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.

Function Jumper Settings

2_3

Enable PCIE2 / SATA II / AGI Express

PCIE x 1_EN3

PCIE x 1_EN2

PCIE x 1_EN4

PCIE x 1_EN1

SATA2_EN2 SATA2_EN1 SATA2_EN3 SATA2_EN4

(only PCIE x 1) (Default)

1_2

SATA2_EN5

Enable AGI Express (PCIE x 4) (Disable PCIE2 / SAT A II)

1_2

PCIE x 1_EN4

1_2

PCIE x 1_EN3

PCIE x 1_EN2

PCIE x 1_EN1

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SATA2_EN2

SATA2_EN1 SATA2_EN3 SATA2_EN4

2_3

SATA2_EN5

2.8 Surround Display Feature2.8 Surround Display Feature

2.8 Surround Display Feature

2.8 Surround Display Feature2.8 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI VGA card and PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature.

2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 Jumpers Setup

2.9 Jumpers Setup

2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 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 JL1(see p.9 No. 25)

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.9 No. 9)

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, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 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. 23)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

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

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.9 No. 7)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Pl e ase ref e r t o t h e in struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial A TA Connectors These four Serial A TA (SAT A )

(SAT A1: see p.9 No. 15) connectors support SATA data (SAT A2: see p.9 No. 12) cables for internal storage (SAT A3: see p.9 No. 13) devices. The current SATA (SAT A4: see p.9 No. 14) interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s

SAT A1 SA T A2 SAT A3 SATA4

data transfer rate.

Serial ATA II Connector This Serial ATA II (SATA II)

(SAT A II_1: see p.9 No. 10) connector supports SATA II

SAT A II_1

data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA II interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

It is recommended to plug SATAII HDD to SATAII connector and connect

SATAI HDD to SATAI connector.

Serial A TA (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 8CH I/O accommo-

USB_PW R

P-7

P-6

USB_PW R

P+7

P+6

GND

DUMMY

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

(9-pin USB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If (see p.9 No. 20) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

IRTX

IRRX

P+5

P+4

+5VSB

GND

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

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

(9-pin USB45) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If (see p.9 No. 22) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.9 No. 19) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.9 No. 35) from sound sources such as

CD- R

GND GND

CD-L

CD1

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

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.9 No. 26) convenient connection and

GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-R

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT- L

GND

AUD-OUT- R

2020

control of audio devices.

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

DUMMY

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

SPEAKER

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.9 No. 18) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.9 No. 16)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.9 No. 17) 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. 5) the black wire to the ground pin.

GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.9 No. 36)

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.9 No. 2)

SLI Power Connector It is not necessary to use this

(4-pin SLI_POWER1) connector, but please connect it (see p.9 No. 34) with a hard disk power connecor

SLI POWER_1

when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard at the same ti me.

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2.112.11

Serial ASerial A

2.11

Serial A

2.112.11

Serial ASerial A

This motherboard adopts JMicron JMB360 chipset that supports Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks, and Intel ICH6 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 SATA

connector.

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

A (SAA (SA

A (SA

A (SAA (SA

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

A) Hard Disks Installation

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS 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 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 sele ctions on the menu bar , and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

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

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

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

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

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type

Processor Speed Microcode Update Cache Size

Total Memory

DIMM 1 DIMM 2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

[Thu 05/05/2005]

: 775i915PL-SATA2 BIOSP1.00 : Intel (R) CPU3.40 GHz

(64bit supported) : 3400 MHz : F34/14 : 1024KB

: 512MB

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

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

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

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

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

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Configure CPU

Select Screen

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

Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Boot FailureGuard Spread Spectrum

Ratio StatusUnlocked (Max :17, Min : 14) Ratio Actual Value17

Ratio CMOS Setting

CPU Thermal Throttling Hyper Threading Technology Max CPUIDValue Limit No-Excute MemoryProtection Enhance HaltState Intel (R)SpeedStep(tm) tech.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled] [Auto]

[17]

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

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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.

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.

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 [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.

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.

No-Excute Memory Protection

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

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.

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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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 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

DRAM CAS# Latency

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority

OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC'97 Audio

VCCM VDDQ

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

[PCIE/PCI]

[Enabled] [Auto]

[Auto] [Low]

Options

Auto 166MHz (DDR333) 200MHz (DDR400)

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: [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. If you select [Disabled], you will find the items “DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay”, “DRAM RAS# Precharge”, and “DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge” appe ar to allow you adjusting them.

DRAM CAS# Latency

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

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read / write command. Configuration option s: [2 D RAM Clocks], [3 D RAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], and [5 DRAM Clocks].

DRAM RAS# Precharge

This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], and [5 DRAM Clocks].

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options: [4 D RAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 D RAM Clocks], [7 DRAM Clocks], [8 DRAM Clocks], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 D RAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12 DRAM Clocks], [13 D RAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks],

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and [15 DRAM Clocks].

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority

This allows you to select [PCIE/PCI] or [PCI/PCIE] a s the boot gra phic ada pter priority. The default value is [PCIE/PCI].

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.

VCCM

Use this to select VCCM. Configuration options: [High], [Low], and [Auto]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VDDQ

Use this to select VDDQ. Configuration options: [High], and [Low]. The default value of this feature is [Low].

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 onAC/Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS /2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[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

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.

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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.

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration

OnBoard SATAII Controller

SATAII Operation Mode

SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enhanced]

[Enabled] [IDE]

[Hard Disk]

[Not Detected]

[ATAPI CDROM]

[Not Detected]

Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, WinMe / 98SE) device is used.

Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 /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

ATA/IDE Configuration

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE). If native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

When [Compatible] is selected, SATAII always works under SATA mode.

Combined Option

It allows you to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], and [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4 ]. If it is set to [IDE 1, SAT A 2, SATA 4], then SATA1, SATA3 will not work.

Because Intel® ICH6 south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE), you have to choose [SATA 1, SAT A 2, SATA 3, SA TA 4], or [IDE 1, SA TA 2, SATA 4] when the in stalled device is used with legacy OS.

[SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4] [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4]

Master SATA1, SATA2 SATA2 Slave SATA3, SATA4 SATA4

OnBoard SATAII Controller

Enable the onboard SATAII controller by selecting [Enabled]. The default value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

SATAII Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATAII Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE]. Configuration options: [IDE], [SA TA]. If you set AT A/IDE Configuration to [Compatible], this feature will be hidden, and be set to [SATA].

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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.

Advanced

Primary IDE Master

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

Type

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

[Auto]

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

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen

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

TYPE

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

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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

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below actions

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[32]

[Enabled]

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

Select Screen

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

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

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

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3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1.44 MB 3 "]

[Enabled]

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

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].

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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].

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].

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3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Disabled]

To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.

Select Screen

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

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Support

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

Legacy USB Support

Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB support.

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard 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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor

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

: 3400 RPM :N/A

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

[Disabled]

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Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function.

Select Screen

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

CPU Quiet Fan

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

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

Target CPU Temperature (

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

Tolerance (

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

Minimun Fan Speed

Y ou can use this option to set the minimun fan speed. The default value is [90%]. Configuration options: [90%] and [85%]. The CPU fan speed will be controlled at the rate of 90% or 85%.

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

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

Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings during System Boot.

Select Screen

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

3.5.13.5.1

3.5.1

3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

[Disabled]

[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.

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

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

Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Install or Change the password.

Exit

Select Screen

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

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Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Select Screen

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

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “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 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 / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.24.2

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 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:

..\ MPEGAV \ LGA775INST.DAT

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

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