ASRock 775I915P-SATA2 User Manual

775i915P-SATA2

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published August 2005

Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

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

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

1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express

Slot ................................................................................. 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10

1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O............................................................. 11

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 1 2

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 15

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 16

2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 18

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature ................................................... 19

2.8 PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For Windows

98 SE / ME...................................................................... 20

2.9 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 21

2.10 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 21

2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors............................... 22

2.12 SATAII Hard Dis k Setup Guide ....................................... 25

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

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

2.14 Hot Plug Function for SA TAII HDDs ............................... 26

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 27

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 27

3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 28

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 28

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 28

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 29

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 30

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 32

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 33

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 3 5

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

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 36

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 3 8

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 38

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

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

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 40

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 41

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 42

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 42

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 42

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 42

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 4 2

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 42

4.2.5 Contact Information.............................................. 42

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775i915P-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 775i915P-SATA2 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock 775i915P-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 775i915P-SATA2 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

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

CPU - 775-Pin Socket supporting Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D

processor (in 775-land LGA package)

- FSB 800/533 MHz

- Supports EM64T CPU

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 915P chipset

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH6

Memory - Dual Channel DDR/DDRII Memory T echnology

(see CAUTION 2)

- 2 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333

- Max. capacity: 2GB

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII533

- Max. capacity: 4GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)

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

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x AGI Express slot for PCI Express x 16 graphics card
(see CAUTION 5)

- 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot

Audio - Realtek ALC850 7.1 channel AC’97 audio codec

LAN - Realtek PCI LAN 8101L

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 8CH I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/Line
in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6)

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors

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

- 1 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connector by JMicron JMB360
(PCIE x 1 interface)
(Supports “Hot Plug” function)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- SLI/XFIRE power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 7)

BIOS Feature - 2Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP 64-bit compliant

(see CAUTION 8)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 30.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation.

3. 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.

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

5. If you install PCI Express VGA card to AGI Express slot, 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” on page 9. For the proper
installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide
on page 18.

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 11 for
proper connection.

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

8. Because of Intel 915P 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.

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Windows® XP

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

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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 SlotExpress Slot

Express Slot

Express SlotExpress Slot

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset 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 ASUS EAX700PRO/TVD Radeon X700 PRO

ASUS EAX600XT/HTVD Radeon X600 XT
ABIT X600XT Radeon X600 XT
Gecube RX300 RADEON X300
GECUBE X850XT-VIVO Radeon X850 XT
GIGABYTE GV-RX60P128D RADEON X600PRO
MSI X800XT Radeon X800 XT

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

ASRock website:

Note. Turbo cache PCI Express x 16 VGA cards are not recommanded to use.

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

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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24.4cm (9.6in)

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PS2

PS2_USB_PWR1

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

ATXPWR1

Top:

REARSPK

Bottom:

CTRBASS

Center:

SIDESPK

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Bottom:

MICIN

Top:

LINEIN

Center:

FRONT

BIOS

PCI
LAN

Super

2Mb

AUDIO
CODEC

CD1

I/O

7.1CH

AUDIO1

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JR1

JL1

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SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

PCIE2

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AGI_EXPRESS1

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

GAME1

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PCIE1

PCIEX1_EN4

PCIEX1_EN3

PCIEX1_EN2

FLOPPY1

PCIEX1_EN1

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PCI

EXPRESS

Intel

915P

Chipset

SATA2_EN2
SATA2_EN1
SATA2_EN3
SATA2_EN4

SATAII

USB2.0

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CLRCMOS1

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CMOS

Battery

IR1

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DDR400/DDRII533

775i915P-SATA2

CPU_FAN1

RoHS Dual Channel

DDRDIMMII1 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

FSB800

JMicron
JMB360

IDE1

SATAII_1

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SATA2_EN5

USB45

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Intel
ICH6

USB67

DDRDIMMII2 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

SPEAKER1

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

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DDRDIMMII3 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

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CHA_FAN1

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HDLED RESET

DDRDIMMII4 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

PLED PWRBTN

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

SATA3

SATA1

PANEL1

30.5cm (12.0in)

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SATA2

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4 North Bridge Controller 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 SATA2_EN5
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 25 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 2 6 Infrared Module Connector (IR1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

8 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 28 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 2 9 JR1 JL1 Jumper
9 JMicron JMB360 Chipset (PCIEX1 interface) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
11 Serial A T AII Connector (SA T AII_1, red) 32 PCIEX1_EN1 - 4
12 SAT A2_EN1 - 4 33 BIOS FWH Chip
13 AGI Express Slot 34 PCI Express Slot (PCIE2)
14 South Bridge Controller 35 PCI Express Slot (PCIE1)
15 Third Serial A TA Connector (SA TA3, black) 36 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
16 Fourth Serial ATA Connector (SATA4, black) 37 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
17 Secondary Serial A T A Connector (SAT A2, blue) 38 A TX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
18 Primary Serial A TA Connector (SA T A1, blue)

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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) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

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

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

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

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TABLE for Audio Output Connection

(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

775i915P-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

components.

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

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

in the bag that comes with the component.

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

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2.3 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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1313

Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

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

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

by using a purely vertical motion.

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

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Ca p (Pick and Place Ca p):

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

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

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

Step 4. Close the socket:

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

plate, engage the load lever.

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

under retention tab of load lever.

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are se curely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 10, 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 10, 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)

775i915P-SATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate)
DIMM slots, two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual
Channel DDR/DDRII Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
DDR/DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3;
Yellow slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Ora nge slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Cha nnel Memory
Technology can be activated. You can also install identical DDR DIMM pair in
Dual Channel (DDR1 a nd DDR2; Blue slots; see p.10 No.8) so that Dual Channel
Memory Technology can be activated.This motherboard also allows you to in­stall four DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identi-
cal DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory
Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDR1 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 DDR2
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Blue Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Blue Slot)
Populated - - Populated - -

(1)
(2)

- Populated- - - Populated ­Populated Populated - Populated Populated -

(3)
(4)

- - Populated - - Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all f our DDRII

slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3), in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2
and DDRII_4), or in the set of blue slots (DDR1 and DDR2).

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

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in D DRII_1
and DDRII_2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .

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

5. It is not allowed to install both DDR and DDRII to this motherboard
at the same time; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be
damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch
break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining 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 Express

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

Slots) Slots)

Slots)

Slots) Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot 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 19 for different functions.

AGI Express slot:

AGI Express slot is used to install PCI Express expansion cards. For the

information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the

“Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot” on page 9.

Please check the jumper settings on page 19 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

1_2

1_2

1_2

2_3

2_3

2_3

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

2_3

2_3

2_3

Enable
PCIE2 /
SATA II /
AGI Express

PCIE x 1_EN3

PCIE x 1_EN4

PCIE x 1_EN2

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

1_2

PCIE x 1_EN4

1_2

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

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PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide ForPCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For

2.8

PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For

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PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide ForPCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For

Windows 98 SE / MEWindows 98 SE / ME

Windows 98 SE / ME

Windows 98 SE / MEWindows 98 SE / ME

If your system is Windows 98 / ME and want to install PCIE VGA card driver.
Please follow the below steps for proper driver installation.

1. Click “My Computer” on your desktop, and right-click “Properties”.

2. Select “Device Manager”. You will see “Standard Display Adapter (VGA)” and
“Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)” in the option “Display Adapters”.

3. Choose “Standard Display Adapter (VGA)”, and right-click “Remove”.

nVidia Driver ATi Driver

4. Reboot your computer. Then only “Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)” will
appear in the option “Display Adapters”.

5. Start to install the PCIE VGA card driver.

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2.9 Surround Display Feature

2.9 Surround Display Feature2.9 Surround Display Feature

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

2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers Setup

2.10 Jumpers Setup

2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 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.10 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.10 No. 29)

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.10 No. 25)

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.

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2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.11 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.10 No. 27)

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.10 No. 10)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

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

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

(SAT A1: see p.10 No. 18) connectors support SATA data
(SAT A2: see p.10 No. 17) cables for internal storage
(SAT A3: see p.10 No. 15) devices. The current SATA
(SAT A4: see p.10 No. 16) interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s

SAT A3

SAT A4

SAT A2

SAT A1

data transfer rate.

Serial ATA II Connector This Serial ATA II (SAT A II)

(SAT A II_1: see p.10 No. 1 1) connector supports SATA

data cables for internal storage

SAT A II_1

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_1 connector and connect
SATA HDD to SATA1-4 connector.

Serial ATA (SA TA) Either end of the SAT A data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

SATAII hard disk or the SATA /
SATAII 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-

1

USB_PW R

P-7

P-6

USB_PW R

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.

(9-pin USB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.10 No. 22) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-

1

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

IRTX

1

IRRX

P+5

P+4

+5VSB

GND

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.10 No. 24) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.10 No. 26) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10 No. 37) 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.10 No. 30) convenient connection and

1

GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-R

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT- L

GND

AUD-OUT- R

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control of audio devices.

1

1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

DUMMY

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

RESET#

GND

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.10 No. 19) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.10 No. 21)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

(see p.10 No. 20) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match
(see p.10 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.10 No. 38)

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

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

SLI/XFIRE Power Connector It is not necessary to use this

(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1) connector, but please connect it
(see p.10 No. 36) with a hard disk power connecor

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

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

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Before installing SATAII hard disk drive to your computer, please carefully read
below SATAII hard disk drive setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disk
drives may not be at SATAII mode , which operate with the best performance. In
order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different

vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode in
advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk drive may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5GB/s will be enabled.
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0GB/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5GB/s will be enabled.
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0GB/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

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HIT ACHI

Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA
features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

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

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

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

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

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Serial ASerial A

2.13

Serial A

2.132.13

Serial ASerial A

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

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 / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard
for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII
hard disks.

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

SATAII connector.

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

disk.

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It is recommended to plug SATAII HDD to SATAII_1 connector and connect
SATA HDD to SATA1-4 connector.

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

T

A) / Serial A

TT

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T

AII (SA

TT

AII (SAAII (SA

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AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

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AII) Hard Disks

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AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

2.14 Hot Plug F2.14 Hot Plug F

2.14 Hot Plug F

2.14 Hot Plug F2.14 Hot Plug F

775i915P-SATA2 motherboard supports Hot Plug function for SATAII Devices.
(For this motherboard, only JMicron JMB360 chipset provides Hot Plug function
support; Intel ICH6 chipset does not support Hot Plug function.)

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot
Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATAII HDDs while the
system is still power-on and in working condition.
However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been
installed into the SATAII HDD.

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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
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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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

DDR1
DDR2

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(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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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

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.

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[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

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[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)]. If DDRII DIMM is inserted to DDRII slot, you may select [200MHz
(DDRII 400)], [266MHz (DDRII 533)] as operating frequency.

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 mea ns of memory accessing. For DDR DIMM:
Configuration options are [3], [2.5], [2], and [Auto]. For DDRII DIMM:
Configuration options are [5], [4], [3], 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

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Clocks], [8 D RAM Clock s], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clock s], [11
DRAM Clocks], [12 DRAM Clocks], [13 DRAM Clock s], [14 DRAM Clocks],
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

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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.

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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

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[Enhanced]

[Enabled]
[IDE]

[Hard Disk]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[ATAPI CDROM]

[Not Detected]

[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

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: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

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below actions

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

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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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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

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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 Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port

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[Enabled]

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

Select the type of

1

2

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

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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.

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

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: 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 (

C)

The target temperature will be between 50 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.

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

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[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

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[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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3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

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Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen

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

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis­card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis­card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load
optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup
configurations.

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Chapter 4 Software Suppor

Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 /
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.

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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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