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* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA
Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775XFire-eSATA2+ 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.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in
the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
ASRock 775XFire-eSATA2+ Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
ASRock 775XFire-eSATA2+ Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 775XFire-eSATA2+ 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
Four Serial AT A (SAT A) Data Cables (Optional)
Two Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
One ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Pa nel Shield
One USB Bracket
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SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm
CPU- LGA 775 f or Intel® Dual Core Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron
D, supporting Conroe, Presler and Cedar Mill processors
(in 775-land LGA package)
- FSB 800/533 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset- Northbridge: Intel® 945PL chipset
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
Memory- Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots
- Support DDRII533 (see CAUTION 4)
- Max. capacity: 2GB
Hybrid Booster- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot- Supports ATI® CrossFire
- 3 x PCI slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) (see CAUTION 7)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
Audio- Realtek ALC888 7.1 channel CODEC with High Definition
Audio
LAN- Realtek PCI LAN 8101L
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
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- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x eSATAII Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
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Connector- 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ,
AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 9)
- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors), support “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 10)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Game header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 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
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11)
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 (Trial Version)
Hardware- CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor- Chassis Temperature Sensing
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 44
of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 of “User Manual” in the support CD
for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for proper installation.
4. There are memory module installation limitations on this motherboard,
please read “Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)” on page 13 for
details.
5. 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.
6. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU a nd the he atsink when you in stall the PC system.
7. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot
(PCI Express x4)” on page 9. For the proper installation of PCI Express
VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 15.
8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for
proper connection.
9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 30 to a djust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. Besides, you are allowed to downgrade the SATAII
hard disk to SATA hard disk (from SATAII 3Gb/s down to SATA 1.5Gb/s),
and connect it to the SATAII connector. You can also connect SATA hard
disk to SATAII connector directly.
10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 27 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. (Port Multiplier
Technology is not supported with eSATAII interface on this motherboard.)
11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows
VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
12. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our
website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft® Windows® Vista
driver and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
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plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the
below table for minimum hardware requirement. Please adopt the CPU,
memory, and VGA that we suggest.
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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
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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI
Express Slot (PCI Express x4)Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
Vendor
NVIDIA ASUS Extreme N6200GE/TD GeForce 6200
ASUS Extreme N6200TC256/TD GeForce 6200
ASUS Extreme N6800GT GeForce 6800GT
ASUS Extreme N6800/TD GeForce 6800
ASUS Extreme 7800GTX/2DHTV/256M GeForce 7800 GTX
Albatron PC6600GT GeForce 6600GT
Gigabyte GV -NX66128D GeForce 6600
Inno3D GeFORCE 6600 LE GeForce 6600LE
Leadtek PX6200 TC/TDH GeForce 6200TC
MSI PCX 5750-TD128E GeForce PCX5750
SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC GeForce 6200TC
ATI ASUS Extreme AX600XT/HTVD RADEON X600XT
ASUS Extreme AX700PRO/TVD
Gecube Radeon X850XT 256M RADEON X850XT
Gecube RX1600XTG3-D3/256M
Gecube RX1300PG2-D3/256M
MSI RX1300GPRO-TD256E
MSI RX1600GPRO-TD256E
For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express
slot (PCI Express x4), please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the
motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the
screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.12.1
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
2.1
CPU Installation
2.12.1
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
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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.
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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.
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
Pin1
orientation
key notch
orientation
key notch
Pin1
alignment key
black line
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alignment key
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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 a nd Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
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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
2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.22.2
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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 2, No. 6).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
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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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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
775XFire-eSATA2+ motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate
II) DIMM slots, a nd supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel
configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed,
size and chip-type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the sa me 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.2 No.7) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Chan-nel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 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 iden-tical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory
Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
2 memory modules SS X SS X
2 memory modules DS X DS X
2 memory modules X SS X SS
2 memory modules X DS X DS
4 memory modules SS SS SS SS
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), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2
and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory T e chnology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for exa mple, in stalling a pair of memory module s in DD RII_1
and DDRII_2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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Recommended Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
1 memory module DS/SS* X X X
2 memory modules DS/SS X DS/SS X
2 memory modules X DS/SS X DS/SS
3 memory modules SS SS DS/SS X
4 memory modules SS SS SS SS
* If you only install one memory module, you can install it to any one of the four slots.
These two TRANSCEND memory modules can only be supported under the
following conditions:
DRAM SIZE TYPE CELL CELL NO. SINGLE SIDE /
VENDOR (MB) VENDOR DOUBLE SIDE
TRANSCEND 256 DDRII533 SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCD5 SINGLE SIDE
TRANSCEND 512 DDRII533 INFINEON HYB18T512800AF37 SINGLE SIDE
1. If you plan to install one above me mory module, you can install it to any DDRII
slot of this motherboard.
2. If you plan to install two above memory modules, it is recommended to
install them either in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 a nd DD RII_3), or in the set
of orange slots (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4).
3. This motherboard does not support three or four above memory modules.
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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.
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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
incorrectorientation.
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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There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as
Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4):
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express expan-
sion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards,
please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex-
press Slot (PCI Express x4)” on page 9.
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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Operation Guide Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the
most advantageous mea n s availa ble of combining multiple high perf ormance Gra phics
Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating
modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism,
CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in
any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is only supported with Windows
XP with Service Pack 2; it may be supported with other OS in the future.
What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?
A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard,
a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon
(CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFire
Ready cards if they are software enabled. This applies to cards from ATI or
any of its partners.
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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the
performance benefits of CrossFireTM. All three CrossFireTM components, a
CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and
a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed
correctly to benefit from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform.
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both
cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireTM mode.
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Currently, ATI ha s rele ased Radeon X850XT, X1800XT, X1300, a nd X1600
CrossFireTM cards, which require different methods to enable CrossFire
feature. In the below procedures, we use Radeon X850XT as the example
graphics card. For other CrossFireTM cards that ATI has released or will
release in the future, please refer to ATI graphics card manuals for detailed
installation guide.
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Step 1. Connect to the system power supply. Please connect a hard
disk power connector to SLI/XFIRE Power connector.
It is recommended to use 500-Watt power supply or greater
to perform the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.
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Step 2. Install the standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to AGI Ex-
press slot (PCI Express x 4). For the proper installation procedures, please
refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
Standard Radeon
(CrossFireTM Ready)
graphics card
Step 3. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCI Express x 16
slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
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Edition graphics card
Standard Radeon
(CrossFireTM Ready)
graphics card
You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots,
or you may use one CrossFire
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Step 4. Correctly connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor connector and two
graphics cards that you install. (If you install two standard Radeon
(CrossFireTM Ready) graphics cards to this motherboard, please skip this
step.)
DVI-DMS cableDMS connector
Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready)
graphics card
DVI connector
D VI connector
Connect the DVI-DMS
cable to DVI connector of
the compatible standard
Radeon (CrossFire
Ready) graphics card.
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standard Radeon (CrossFire
graphics card. Please connect the DVI-DMS
cable to the correct DVI connector; otherwise
, the graphics card will not work.
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cable to DMS connector
of the CrossFire
graphics card.
If you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please
connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one
of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to PCIE1 slot (PCI Express x 16), a n d
the other end to DVI of another CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to AGI
Express slot (PCI Express x 4). If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics
card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card
to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor,
another end to DMS of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics card, a nd the other end
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Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 6. Remove the ATI driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this
utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
Please visit this website for the driver:
http://support.ati.com/ics/support/DLRedirect.asp?
fileIDExt=050553d40196ef109fff37cbb40aaf28&accountID=737&deptID=894
Step 7. Install the required drivers to your system. Please visit the websites below
for installing the drivers that ATI recommends:
A. ATI recommends Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed
(If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your
system, there is no need to download it again):
B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to
downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?
FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
Step 8. Restart your computer.
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Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.
Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop (ATI
Catalyst driver should be version 5.10 or higher).
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desktop.
Step 10. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Ad-
vanced View”. Click “CrossFire
TM
”, and then set the option “Enable
CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.
View
CrossFire
TM
Enable CrossFire
TM
If you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card a nd one compatible
standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but
not two Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the
above steps. However, although you have selected the option “Enable
CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireTM function can not work actually. Your computer
will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether
the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or
not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of
CrossFire
TM
feature.
Step 11. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.
* CrossFireTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies Inc., and is used only
for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
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. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following
path in the Support CD:
..\ Surround Display Information
2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
JumperSettingDescription
PS2_USB_PWR1Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2 No. 1)+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.2 No. 1 1)
2-pin jumper
ShortOpen
or USB wake up events.
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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.
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!
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FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 25)
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.2 No. 10)
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable
Note: Please refer t o t h e in struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATA II ConnectorsThese four Serial AT A II
(SAT AII_BLUE (PORT0):(SATAII) connectors support
see p.2, No. 16)SATA data cables for internal
(SAT AII_BLACK (PORT1):storage devices. The current
see p.2, No. 15)SATA II interface allows up to
(SAT AII_RED (PORT2):3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
see p.2, No. 13)
(SAT AII_ORANGE (PORT3):
see p.2, No. 14)
SATAII_RED (PORT2) a nd SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3) connectors can be
used for internal storage devices or be connected to eSATAII_BOTTOM
and eSA TAII_TOP connectors with corresponding color to support eSATAII
devices. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 27 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
SATAII_RED
(PORT2)
SATAII_BLUE
(PORT0)
SATAII_ORANGE
(PORT3)
SATAII_BLACK
(PORT1)
eSATA II ConnectorsThese two eSATA II
(eSAT AII_TOP: see p.2, No. 35)connectors support SATA
(eSAT AII_BOTTOM: see p.2, No. 34)data cables for external
SATAII function. The current
eSATAII_BOTTOM
eSATAII_TOP
eSATA II interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial A TA (SA TA)Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cablecan be connected to the SATA /
SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
You can also use the SATA data
cable to connect SATAII connectors and eSATAII connectors
with corresponding color.
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Serial ATA (SATA)Please connect the black end of
Power CableSATA 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 HeadersBesides two default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB67)ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 20)three USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header cansupport two USB
Internal Audio ConnectorsThis connector allows you
(4-pin CD1)to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 28)from sound sources such as
CD1
a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
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Front Panel Audio HeaderThis is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 27)convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
D. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
E. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click “Audio I/O”, select
“Connector Settings” , choose “Disable front panel jack
detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.
System Panel HeaderThis header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 18)functions.
Chassis Speaker HeaderPlease connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 19)
Chassis Fan ConnectorPlease connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 17)match the black wire to the
ground pin.
CPU Fan ConnectorPlease connect a CPU fan cable
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)to this connector and match
(see p.2 No. 6)the black wire to the ground pin.
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ATX Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX power
(20-pin ATXPW R1)supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 33)
ATX 12V ConnectorPlease connect an ATX 12V
(4-pin A TX12V1)power supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 2)
SLI/XFIRE Power ConnectorIt is not necessary to use this
(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1)connector, but please connect it
(see p.2 No. 3)with a hard disk power connecor
when two graphics cards are
SLI/XFIRE_POWER1
plugged to this motherboard at
the same time.
Game Port He aderConnect a Game cable to this
(15-pin GAME1)header if the Game port bracket
(see p.2 No. 26)is installed.
HDMI_SPDIF HeaderHDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA
(see p.2 No. 29)card, allows the system to
connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI connector of
HDMI VGA card to this header.
HDMI_SPDIF CablePlease connect the bla ck end (A)
(Optional)of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
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A
HDMI_SPDIF header on the
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI
VGA card.
A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)
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USB BracketThis USB bracket can support 2
additional USB 2.0 ports besides
the I/O panel. Please connect
the blue connector on the cable
of this USB bracket to the USB
2.0 header (USB23, USB45, or
USB67) and fasten the USB
bracket to the chassis with
screws.
HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interfa ce) is an all-digital audio/video specification,
which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source,
such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or
video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a
HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This
motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio
output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/
LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the
below steps.
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Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this
motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer
to the installation guide on page 15.
Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow , see page 2, No.
29) on the motherboard.
Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the
HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of
HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF ca ble connectors, ple ase refer to page 24. For
the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the
user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent
damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.
Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)
on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end a ccording
to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install. Currently,
the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI V GA card with A TI chi p is 3-pin (C), a nd
the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card with other
vendor’s chip
is 2-pin (B).)
white end
(2-pin) (B)
Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector
of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the
VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong
example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI
Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for
connector usage in advance.
white end
(3-pin) (C)
Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to
HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual
of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection
procedures.
Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.
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What is eSATAII?
This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification.
eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your
computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the
convenient mobility like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that
enables you to exchange drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you
may simply plug your eSATAII hard disk to the eSATAII ports instead of opening
your chassis to exchange your SATAII hard disk. Currently, on the market, the
data transfer rate of USB 2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/
s. However, eSATAII provides the data transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is
much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of Hot
Plug feature. Therefore, on the basis of the advantageous transfer speed and the
facilitating mobile capability, in the near future, eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 and
IEEE 1394 to be a trend for external interface.
How to install eSATAII?
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SATAII_RED (PORT2) a nd
SAT AII_ORANGE (POR T3)
1.If you just plan to install one eSATAII device to this motherboard, it is recommended to enable the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield. In order to enable
the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the red SATAII
connector (SATAII_RED; see p.2 No.13) and the red eSATAII connector
(eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.2 No.34) with a SATA data cable first. Then the
bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield is enabled.
Connect the SATA
data cable to the red
SATAII connector
(SATAII_RED (PORT2))
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data cable to the red
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(eSATAII_BOTTOM)
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2.If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to
enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to
enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to
connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED; see p.2 No.13) and the red
eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.2 No.34) with a SATA data
cable first, and then connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_ORANGE;
see p.2 No.14) and the orange eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.2 No.
35) with another SATA data cable. After that, both the top and the bottom
eSATAII ports of the I/O shield are enabled.
Connect the SATA
data cables to both
red SATAII connector
(SATAII_RED (PORT2))
and orange SATAII
connector (SATAII_
ORANGE (PORT3))
Please make sure to correctly connect the SATAII and eSATAII connectors
with corresponding color so that the eSATAII function will work successfully.
Connect the SATA
data cables to both
red eSATAII connector
(eSATAII_BOTTOM)
and orange eSATAII
connector (eSATAII_TOP)
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3.Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port
of the I/O shield according to the eSATAII connector that you connect the
SATA data cable.
Connect the other end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O
shield
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IEEE 1394400Mb/s
USB 2.0480Mb/s
SATA1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)
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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below
SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks 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 to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your
SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SA TAII 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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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA
features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:
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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