ASRock 775VM800Pro-DDR2 User Manual

775VM800Pro-DDR2

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2005

Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

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

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

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

1.4 ASRock I/O Plus

2. Installation2. Installation

2. Installation

2. Installation2. Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs .... 21

2.11 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP

64-bit With RAID Functions.......................................... 22

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

Without RAID Functions ................................................23

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S

3. BIOS S3. BIOS S

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 2 4

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 25

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 25

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

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 38

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

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

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 24

3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 25

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 26

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 28

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

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

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 35

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 35

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

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 37

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 39

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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 ........................................................ 42

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU In stallation Live Demo” Program.... 42

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

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775VM800Pro-DDR2 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 endura nce. In this manual, chapter 1 a nd 2 contain introduction of
the motherboard and step-by-step 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 775VM800Pro-DDR2 Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in, 24.4 cm x 21.6 cm)
ASRock 775VM800Pro-DDR2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 775VM800Pro-DDR2 Support CD

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

http://www.asrock.com

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in, 24.4 cm x 21.6 cm
CPU - 775-Pin Socket supporting Intel® Dual Core Pentium® XE and

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

- FSB 1066/800/533 MHz

- Supports EM64T CPU

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® P4M800Pro chipset

- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237R Plus

Memory - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII533

- Max. capacity: 2GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 3)

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

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI slots

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

- 1 x AMR slot

Graphics - VIA® UniChrome Pro 3D/2D

- DirectX 7.0 VGA

- Max. VGA shared memory 64MB

Audio - Cmedia 5.1 channel audio codec
LAN - VIA® PHY VT6103

- Speed: 10/100Mb Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock I/O Plus

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x VGA Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors

(Supports RAID 0, 1, JBOD and “Hot Plug” functions)

- 2 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 4 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x IR header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- AUX in header

- Front panel audio header

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of them are
shared with USB4_5) (see CAUTION 5)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
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
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 27.

2. 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.

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 and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

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

5. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP
SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft
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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

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PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

ATX12V1

PS2

21.6cm (8.5in)

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VT8237R

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

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HDLED RESET

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Dual CoreCPU

DDRII_1 (64/72bit, 240-pin module)

FSB1066

VIA

Plus

SATA2

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DDRII533

DDRII_2 (64/72bit, 240-pin module)

SATA1

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IDE2

IDE1

ATA133
SATA

24.4cm (9.6in)

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CHA_FAN1

VGA1

CPU_FAN1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

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USB2.0
T: US B4
B:USB5

MicIn

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USB4_5

ATXPWR1

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LineOut

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Bottom:

Center:

LineIn

Top:

IR1

COM1

I/O

Super

LAN
PHY

4Mb

BIOS

AUX1

CD1

Audio
CODEC

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AUDIO1

JR1

JL1

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PCI 1

775VM800Pro-DDR2

PCI 2

USB2.0

PCI 3

5.1CH

AMR1

FLOPPY1

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P4M800 Pro

AGP 8X

1.5V_AGP1

VIA

Chipset

CLRCMOS1

CMOS

Battery

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USB67

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SPEAKER1

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2)
2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 16 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1 7 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4 A TX Power Conne ctor (A TXPW R1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
5 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 North Bridge Controller 20 AMR Slot (AMR1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 21 JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

(DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 23 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 24 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
10 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 25 3 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
11 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 Flash Memory
12 South Bridge Controller 27 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
14 Primary Serial A T A Conne ctor (SATA1) 29 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)

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

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

775VM800Pro-DDR2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.5", 24.4 x 21.6 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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1212

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 and 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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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. 3).

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. 3).

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)

775VM800Pro-DDR2 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate)
DIMM slots.

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

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

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots)

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

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on 775VM800Pro-DDR2

motherboard.

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

interface.

AMR slot: The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem

functionality.

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

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card.

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

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

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

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

chassis).

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

for later use.

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

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

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2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup

2.7 Jumpers Setup

2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup

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

Short

Open

placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.9, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

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

by power supply.

JR1(see p.9, No. 21)
JL1(see p.9, No. 21)

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. 1 1)

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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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper
caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the
headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

FDD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.9, No. 19)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

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

connector.

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

(39-pin IDE1, see p.9, No. 8) (39-pin IDE2, see p.9, No. 9)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

IDE2

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

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

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

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SAT A1: see p.9, No. 14) connectors support SATA data
(SAT A2: see p.9, No. 15) cables for internal storage

SAT A1SAT A2

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

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

SATA hard disk or the SATA
connector on the motherboard.

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

(Optional) connector on the drive. Then

connect to the SAT A HDD

power connector

connect to the
power supply

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

USB_PWR

P+5

GND

1

P-5

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

1

P+7

P+6

GND

DUMMY

GND

USB_PWR

P-4

P+4

GND

DUMMY

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

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the front panel USB ports by
attaching the front panel USB

USB 2.0 Header ASRock I/O PlusTM provides you

(9-pin USB67) 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on
(see p.9, No. 18) the rear panel. If the rear USB

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

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

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

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and
(see p.9, No. 28) receiving infrared module.

IRTX

+5VSB

DUMMY

1

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.9, No. 23) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.9, No. 24) a CD-ROM, D V D-ROM, TV

AUX-R

GND
GND

AUX-L

AUX1

CD-R

GND
GND

CD-L

CD1

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

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

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GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-R

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT-L

GND

AUD-OUT-R

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control of audio devices.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.9, No. 16) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.9, No. 17)

1

PLED+

HDLED +

1

+5V

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED -

DUMMY

GND

RES ET#

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan

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

GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.9, No. 3) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.9, No. 4)

ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.9, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector

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

Please install the heatsink and the CPU fan before installing ATX 12V
connector; otherwise, it may cause permanent damage!

Serial port connector This COM1 connector

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module.
(see p.9 item 27)

1

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

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2.9 Serial A2.9 Serial A

2.9 Serial A

2.9 Serial A2.9 Serial A

This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237R Plus southbridge chipset that supports
Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions (RAID 0, 1, JBOD). 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

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

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775VM800Pro-DDR2 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap
functions for SATA Devices.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

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

installed into the SATA HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

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

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

2.11

Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /

2.112.11

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

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

Windows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

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

If you want to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP-64bit OS on
your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps.

STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a
window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot
device.
C. When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate Serial
ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. Then you will see these messages,

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

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

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

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

STEP 3: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on
your system.

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

After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS,
if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID
Installation Guide” a nd “VIA RAID Tool Information” f or RAID configuration. Please
refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \
RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, “Guide to VIA
RAID Tool”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool

Information

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

2. If you want to use “VIA RAID Tool Information” in Windows environment,

please install SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that “VIA RAID

Tool Information” will be installed to your system as well.

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

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Without RAID FunctionsWithout RAID Functions

Without RAID Functions

Without RAID FunctionsWithout RAID Functions

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

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

If you want to install Windows 98 / Windows ME on your SATA

HDDs without RAID functions, you don’t have to set up BIOS. Please

install Windows 98 / Windows ME OS on your system directly.

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

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

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

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

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

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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The Flash Me mory 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
Cache Size
Microcode Update

Total Memory

DDRII 1
DDRII 2

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: Intel (R)CPU 3.20 GHz
: 3200 MHz
: 1024KB
: 0F34/0E

: 256MB with64MB shared memory
: 256MB/266MHz (DDRII533)
: None

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

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

Select Screen

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

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

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

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Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

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

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

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 Status
Ratio Actual Value

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

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[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled]
[Auto]

:Locked
:16

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

Select how to set the
CPU host frequency.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

CPU Host Frequency

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

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

Select [Auto] for the spread spectrum feature.

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 Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value of this
motherboard. If it shows “Locked”, then the item Ratio Setting will be hidden.

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If you use the ratio value to time the CPU frequency, it will be equal to the core
speed of the installed processor.

Ratio Actual Value

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

Max CPUID Value Limit

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

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.

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

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

CPU Thermal Throttling

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

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Prote ction Technology is 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.

Hyper Threading Technology

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

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

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

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Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option
DRAM CAS# Latency
DRAM Bank Interleave
Precharge to Active (Trp)
Active to Precharge (Tras)
Active to CMD (Trcd)
REF to ACT/REF to REF (Trfc)
ACT (0) to ACT (1) (Trrd)
Read to Precharge (Trtp)
Write to Read CMD (Twtr)
Write Recovery Time (Twr)
DRAM BUS Selection
DRAM Command Rate
DRAM Multiple Page Mode

DRAM Voltage

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[Auto]

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

[Auto]

Options

266MHz (DDRII533)
200MHz (DDRII400)
Auto

Select Screen

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

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)
inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also
select other value as operating frequency: [Auto], [200MHz (DDRII 400)],
[266MHz (DDRII 533)].

Flexibility Option

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

DRAM CAS# Latency

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [3], [4], [5].

DRAM Bank Interleave

Use this option to select DRAM Bank Interleave. Configuration options:
[Auto], [Disabled], [2-Way], [4-Way], and [8-Way]. The default value is set
to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD.

Precharge to Active (Trp)

Use this option to select Precharge to Active (Trp). Configuration options:
[Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the
timing by dra m SPD.

Active to Precharge (Tras)

Use this option to select Active to Precharge (Tras). Configuration options:
[Auto], [5T] to [20T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by
dram SPD.

Active to CMD (Trcd)

Use this option to select Active to CMD (Trcd). Configuration options: [Auto],
[2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by
dram SPD.

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REF to ACT / REF to REF (Trfc)

Use this option to select REF to ACT / REF to REF (Trfc). Configuration
options: [Auto], [8T] to [71T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the
timing by dra m SPD.

ACT(0) to ACT (1) (Trrd)

Use this option to select ACT(0) to ACT (1) (Trrd). Configuration options:
[Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the
timing by dra m SPD.

Read to Precharge (Trtp)

Use this option to select Read to Precharge (Trtp). Configuration options:
[Auto], [2T], [3T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram
SPD.

Write to Read CMD (Twtr)

Use this option to select Write to Read CMD (Twtr). Configuration options:
[Auto], [2T], [3T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram
SPD.

Write Recovery Time (Twr)

Use this option to select Write Recovery Time (Twr). Configuration options:
[Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T] and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the
timing by dra m SPD.

DRAM Bus Selection

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

DRAM Command Rate

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

DRAM Multiple Page Mode

Use this to select DRAM multiple page mode. Configuration options: [Auto],
[Enabled], [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM Voltage

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

AGP Voltage

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

Onboard AGP Share Memory

Use this to select onboard AGP share memory. The default value is [Auto].
When the total memory is equal or above 256MB, the share memory size
will be 64MB; otherwise, the share memory size is set to [32MB]. Configu
ration options: [Auto], [8MB], [16MB], [32MB], [64MB].

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Primary Graphics Adapter

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

AGP Aperture Size

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

AGP Mode

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

AGP Fast Write

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

AGP 3.0 Calibration

Use this to set AGP 3.0 calibration. Configuration option s: [Auto], [Disabled],
[Enabled]. The default value is [Auto].

AGP Straggered Delay

Use this option to select AGP straggered delay. Configuration options:
[Auto], [None], [Delay 1ns]. The default value is [Auto].

AGP GADSTB Output Delay

Use this option to select AGP GASSTB output delay . Configuration options:
[Auto], [None], [Delay 150 psec], [Delay 300 psec], and [Delay 450 psec].
The default value is [Auto].

V-Link Speed

This feature allows you to speed up the V-Link speed. The default value is
[Normal].

PCI Delay Transaction

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

IDE Drive Strength

This feature allows you to select IDE drive strength among [Lowest], [Low],
[Normal], [Highest]. The default value is [Normal].

IDE Read Prefetch Buffer

This feature allows you to select IDE read prefetch buffer. Configuration
options: [Auto], [Disabled], [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto].

OnBoard LAN

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

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OnBoard AC’97 Audio

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

OnBoard MC’97 Modem

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

Thermal Throttling Temperature

This allows you to select the temperature to generate the thermal override
event for thermal throttling. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [50C],
[55C], [60C], [65C], [70C], and [75C]. The default value is [Auto].

Thermal Throttling Duty Cycle

This allows you to select the Duty Cycle of the STPCLK# signal when the
thermal override event is generated. The percentage means the clock On
%. Configuration options: [Auto], [12.50%], [25.00%], [37.50%], [50.00%],
[62.50%], [75.00%], and [87.50%]. The default value is [Auto].

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ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

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

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[Disabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

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

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Use this item to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If
[Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power
recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the sys­tem starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

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

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.

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IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

SATA Operation Mode

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

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

SATA Operation Mode

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

IDE Device Configuration

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

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

[Auto]

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

[Both]

[RAID]

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

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

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

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

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TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.
Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk
utility , such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard
disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read
data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the
Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to
disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will
enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during
each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,
and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration option s: [Disabled], [Auto],
[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

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PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

PCI /PnP Configuration

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[32]

[Enabled]

ValueinunitsofPCI
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.

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

Floppy B

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[Disabled]

Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

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Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

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[Enabled]

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

AllowBIOStoEnable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

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

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],
[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].

Parallel Port Address

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

Parallel Port Mode

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

EPP Version

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

ECP Mode DMA Channel

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

Parallel Port IRQ

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

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

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

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Support

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

Legacy USB Support

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

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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

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Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor

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

: 2463 RPM
:N/A

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

Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

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

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

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st BootDevice
2nd BootDevice
3rd BootDevice
Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Select Screen

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

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3.5.1

3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

VIA SATA Raid Utility
Bootup Num-Lock

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[Disabled]

[Enabled]
[On]

Boot

To enable or disable the
boot from network feature.

Select Screen

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

Boot From Network

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

VIA SATA Raid Utility

Use this to enable or disable VIA VT8237R Plus SATA Raid BIOS Utility
during POST.

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

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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

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Security

Install or Change the
password.

Select Screen

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

Exit

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

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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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Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.

Software Suppor

4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:
98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options
vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

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

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu did not appe ar automatically, locate and double click on the file
“ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

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

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4.2.44.2.4

4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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

4.2.54.2.5

4.2.5

4.2.54.2.5

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.

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

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

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

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