ASRock 775XFire-RAID User Manual

775XFire-RAID

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published February 2006

Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

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

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

1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express

Slot (PCI Express x 4) ................................................... 9

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

1.5 HD 8CH I/O Panel ........................................................... 11

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12

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

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

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

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

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature ................................................... 18

2.8 CrossFireTM Operation Guide ......................................... 19

2.9 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 24

2.10 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 24

2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................... 25

2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ..................... 28

2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs....... 29

2.14 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ...................................... 30

2.14.1 Setting Up a RAID Ready System ...................... 31

2.14.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or

RAID 1 ................................................................ 31

2.15 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

Functions ....................................................................... 32

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 33

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 33

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 34

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 34

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 34

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 35

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 37

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 39

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 40

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 42

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3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 43

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 43

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 45

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 45

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 46

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 47

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 47

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 48

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 49

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 49

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 49

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 49

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 49

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 49

4.2.5 Contact Information .............................................. 49

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775XFire-RAID motherboard, a reliable motherboard

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and

endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-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 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-RAID Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)

ASRock 775XFire-RAID Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 775XFire-RAID Support CD

(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable

One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

One HD 8CH I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel

Mill processors (in 775-land LGA package)

- FSB 800/533 MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII533

- Max. capacity: 4GB

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

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)

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

Expansion Slot - Supports ATI

- 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot

- 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) (see CAUTION 5)

- 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot

Audio - Realtek ALC861 7.1 channel CODEC with High Definition

Audio

LAN - Realtek PCI LAN 8101L

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

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

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Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Cedar

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925X chipset

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CrossFire

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, and Intel Matrix Storage) and “Hot Plug” functions

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Game 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

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

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

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

- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

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Windows® 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 36.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the

installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation.

3. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended

to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU

bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the

CPU.

4. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the

motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it

back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal

grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

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

4), PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1) function will be disabled. For the information of

the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI

Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page

9. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the

installation guide on page 18.

6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono

modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,

6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 11 for

proper connection.

7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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Windows® XP

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

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

1.31.3

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

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

Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

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

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name

Vendor

NVIDIA

ATI

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express

slot (PCI Express x 4), please visit our website for details.

ASRock website:

Note. It is not recommended to use Turbo cache PCI Express x 16 VGA cards.

ASUS Extreme N6200GE/TD GeForce 6200

ASUS Extreme N6200TC256/TD GeForce 6200

ASUS Extreme N6800/TD GeForce 6800

ASUS Extreme N6800GT GeForce 6800GT

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

ASUS Extreme AX600XT/HTVD RADEON X600XT

ASUS Extreme AX700PRO/TVD RADEON X700PRO

GECUBE Radeon X850XT 256M RADEON X850XT

MSI RX1300GPRO-TD256E RADEON X1300 PRO

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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21.8cm (8.6 in)

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PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12 V1

COM1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0
T:USB0
B:USB1

Bottom:

CTRBASS

Bottom:

MICIN

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SIDESPK

FRONT

Center:

Center:

Top:

REARSPK

Top:

LINEIN

BIOS

PCI
LAN

Top:
RJ-45

Super

4Mb

AUDIO
CODEC

HD_AUDIO1

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I/O

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CD1

7.1CH HD

ATXPWR1

SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

PCIE2

AGI_EXPRESS

GAME1

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PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

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FLOPPY1

PCIE1

PCIEX1_EN4

PCIEX1_EN3

PCIEX1_EN2

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PCI

EXPRESS

PCIEX1_EN1

FSB800

Intel

925X

Chipset

775XFire-RAID

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USB45

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RoHS

PCIEX1_EN5

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USB2.0

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Cedar Mill

IDE1

Intel

ICH6R

USB67

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CPU_FAN1

DDRII533

Dual Channel

FSB800

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CLRCMOS1

IR1

SPEAKER1

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DDR_IIDIMM1 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

DDR_IIDIMM2 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

CMOS

Battery

DDR_IIDIMM3 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

PANEL1

PLED PWRBTN

1

HDLED RESET

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SATA_2

SATA_0

DDR_IIDIMM4 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

30.5cm (12.0 in)

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SATA_3

SATA_1

CHA_FAN1

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1)
3 A TX Power Conne ctor (A TXPWR1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 Infrared Module Connector (IR1)
5 North Bridge Controller 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 1 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 2 3 Game Port Header (GAME1)

8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 26 BIOS FWH Chip
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)
11 South Bridge Controller 28 PCIEX1_EN1 - 5
12 Serial A T A Conne ctor 2 (SATA_2, black) 29 PCI Express x 1 Slot (PCIE2)
13 Serial A T A Conne ctor 3 (SATA_3, black) 30 PCI Express x 16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Serial A TA Connector 1 (SA TA_1, blue) 3 1 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
15 Serial A TA Connector 0 (SA TA_0, blue) 3 2 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

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1.51.5

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

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PanelPanel

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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

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

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

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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

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

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6VVV--

8VVVV

* If you use 8-channel audio and enable Multi-Streaming function, “Side Speaker” will be disabled

. Therefore, only 6-channel audio function will work but not 8-channel audio. 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”, or “6CH”, 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 to share Side Speaker.

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

775XFire-RAID is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.6", 30.5 x 21.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to

ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and

damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

chassis.

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

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

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

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

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

components.

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

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

in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,

please follow the steps below.

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if

the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.

Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is

found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear

retention tab.

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

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

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

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

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

marked with black lines.

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

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two

orientation key notches.

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

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Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key

notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

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

by using a purely vertical motion.

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

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to

support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap

with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the

socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to

assist in removal.

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

off the PnP cap.

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

service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

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

under retention tab of load lever.

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan 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 securely fastened and in good contact with

each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see

page 10, No. 6).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of
your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center

of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

fan cables are oriented on side closest to the

CPU fan connector on the motherboard

(CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 6).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard

throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press

down on fastener caps with thumb to install

and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,

the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or

contact other components.

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

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

775XFire-RAID motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II)

DIMM slots, and 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 same color. In other words,
you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and
DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.10 No.7) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual
Channel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.8), so that Dual

Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows

you to install four DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install
identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel

Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)

(1) Populated - Populated -

(2) - Populated - Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the

same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow

slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3), 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 Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual

Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_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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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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

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

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

Slots) Slots)

Slots)

Slots) Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4)

on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

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

width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIE x 1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as

Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please check the jumper set

tings on page 19 for different functions.

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4):

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

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

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

press Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 9. Please check the jumper set-

tings on page 19 for different functions.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

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

for later use.

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

completely seated on the slot.

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

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on

VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed to choose two different ways to

decide the function of PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1) and AGI Express slot. The default

value of this feature is to enable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1) and AGI Express slot (only

PCI Express x 1). You can also adjust the jumpers to disable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1).

Then only AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) will be enabled. In other words, you

are able to adjust the jumpers to enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. Please

refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.

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Function Jumper Settings

2_3

2_3

2_3

2_3

Enable

PCIE2 /

AGI Express

(only PCIE x 1)

(Default)

PCIE x 1_EN3

PCIE x 1_EN4

PCIE x 1_EN2

PCIE x 1_EN1

PCIE x 1_EN5

2_3

Enable

1_2

1_2

1_2

1_2

AGI Express

(PCIE x 4)

(Disable PCIE2)

PCIE x 1_EN3

PCIE x 1_EN2

PCIE x 1_EN1

PCIE x 1_EN5

1_2

2.8 CrossFire2.8 CrossFire

2.8 CrossFire

2.8 CrossFire2.8 CrossFire

PCIE x 1_EN4

TMTM

TM

TMTM

Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the

most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance

Graphics 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.

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What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?

A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard,

a CrossFire

(CrossFire

Ready cards if they are software enabled. This applies to cards from ATI or

any of its partners.

Cards For AGI Express Slot Cards For PCI Express Slot

Radeon X1800 Series Radeon X1800 CrossFire

Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1600 Series

Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X1300 Series

Radeon X850 Series Radeon X850 CrossFire

TM

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon

TM

Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFire

TM

Edition

TM

Edition

TM

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFire

TM

CrossFire

a CrossFire

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and

TM

Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed

correctly to benefit from the CrossFire

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFire

cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire

TM

. All three CrossFireTM components, a

TM

multi-GPU platform.

Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both

TM

mode.

TMTM

TM

TMTM

TM

Currently, ATI has released Radeon X850XT, X1800XT, X1300, and X1600

CrossFire

TM

cards, which require different methods to enable CrossFire

TM

feature. In the below procedures, we use Radeon X850XT as the example

TM

graphics card. For other CrossFire

cards that ATI has released or will

release in the future, please refer to ATI graphics card manuals for detailed

installation guide.

Step 1. Adjust the jumpers on this motherboard to enable AGI Express slot (PCI

Express x 4). Please refer to the pictures below for proper jumper setting.

PCIEx1_EN1-4: Short Pin1, Pin2

PCIEx1_EN5: Short Pin1, Pin2

Step 2. 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 CrossFire

TM

feature for Radeon

X850XT.

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Step 3. 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

(CrossFire

r

graphics card

TM

Ready)

Step 4. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCI Express x 16

slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expan-

sion Slots”.

TM

Ready)

TM

TM

Edition graphics cards and a compatible

TM

Ready) graphics card from the same series.

Radeon CrossFire

Edition graphics card

Standard Radeon

(CrossFire

graphics card

You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots,

or you may use one CrossFire

standard Radeon (CrossFire

Step 5. 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 cable DMS connector

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready)

graphics card

D VI connector

Connect the DVI-DMS

cable to DVI connector of

the compatible standard

Radeon (CrossFire

TM

Ready) graphics card.

There are two DVI connectors on the

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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DVI connector

TM

Ready)

Radeon

TM

CrossFire

Edition graphics

card

DMS
connector

Connect the DVI-DMS

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), and

the other end to DVI of another CrossFire

Express slot (PCI Express x 4). If you install one CrossFire

card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor,

another end to DMS of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics card, and the other end

to DVI of the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

TM

Edition

Connect the DVI-DMS

cable to the monitor

connector.

TM

Edition graphics card to AGI

TM

Edition graphics

TM

Ready) graphics card

TM

Ready) graphics card.

Step 6. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 7. 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 8. 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):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

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 9. Restart your computer.

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Step 10. 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).

You will find “ATI Catalyst

Control Center” on your

desktop.

Step 11. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Ad-

vanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable

CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

View

CrossFire

TM

If you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible

standard Radeon (CrossFire

not two Radeon CrossFire

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.

TM

Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but

TM

Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the

Enable CrossFire

Step 12. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.

* CrossFire

for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

TM

appearing here is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies Inc., and is used only

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2.9 Surround Display Feature2.9 Surround Display Feature

2.9 Surround Display Feature

2.9 Surround Display Feature2.9 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on

PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display

feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following

path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers Setup

2.10 Jumpers Setup

2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are

setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap

is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The

illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1

and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is

placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

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

power supply.

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)

(see p.10 No. 10)

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-pin jumper

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2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.10 No. 22)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

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

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 9)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

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

Serial ATAI Connectors These four Serial ATA

(SATA_0: see p.10, No. 15) (SATA) connectors support

(SATA_1: see p.10, No. 14) SATA data cables for internal

(SATA_2: see p.10, No. 12) storage devices. The current

(SATA_3: see p.10, No. 13) SATA interface allows up to

SATA_2

SATA_0

SATA_3

SATA_1

1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA

hard disk or the SATA connector

on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SATA HDD

power connector

connect to the

power supply

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Header HD 8CH I/O Panel accommo-

1

USB_PW R

P-7

P-6

USB_PW R

P+7

P+6

GND

GND

DUMMY

panel are not sufficient, this

USB 2.0 header is available to

support 2 additional USB 2.0

ports.

(9-pin USB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If

(see p.10 No. 20) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

USB 2.0 Header HD 8CH I/O Panel accommo-

1

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

IRTX

1

IRRX

P+5

P+4

+5VSB

GND

GND

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

panel are not sufficient, this

USB 2.0 header is available to

support 2 additional USB 2.0

ports.

(9-pin USB45) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If

(see p.10 No. 21) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

(see p.10 No. 19) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.10 No. 32) from sound sources such as

CD- R

GND
GND

CD-L

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC_RET

OUT_RET

(see p.10 No. 24) convenient connection and

1

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT2_L

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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”.

1

1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

DUMMY

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

SPEAKER

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.10 No. 17) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.10 No. 18)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.10 No. 16) match the black wire to the

GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match

(see p.10 No. 6) the black wire to the ground pin.

GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 3)

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 2)

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

(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1) connector, but please connect it

(see p.10 No. 31) with a hard disk power connecor

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

when two graphics cards are

plugged to this motherboard at

the same time.

+5V

Game Port Header Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) header if the Game port bracket

(see p.10 No. 23) is installed.

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Serial A

Serial ASerial A

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A (SAA (SA

T

A (SA

TT

A (SAA (SA

JBB1

JBX

MIDI_OUT

JBY

JBB2

MIDI_IN

1

JAX

JAB1

+5V

TT

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A) Hard Disks Installation

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A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

GND

GND

+5V

JAB2

JAY

This motherboard adopts Intel ICH6R south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA

(SATA) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel Matrix Storage) functions.

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: I nstall the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA

connector.

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

It is not recommended to switch the “Configure SATA as” setting between

AHCI, RAID, and IDE mode after OS installation.

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2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

775XFire-RAID 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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2.142.14

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

2.14

Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /

2.142.14

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: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure

SATA as”, please set the option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the 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 3: 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 4: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on
your system.

After making a SATA driver diskette and using “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID

configuration, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP

64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a

third-party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the

Intel RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select

the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You

may select: “Intel(R) 82801FR SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH6R-Windows XP/

2000)” for Windows XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801FR SATA RAID Controller (Desktop

ICH6R-Windows XP64)” for Windows XP 64-bit.

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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” and “Intel

Matrix Storage Manager Information” for 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 Intel Matrix Storage Manager”, which is located in the folder at
the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information

If you want to use “Intel Matrix Storage Manager” in Windows environment,

please install SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel Matrix

Storage Manager” will be installed to your system as well.

2.14.1 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System2.14.1 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

2.14.1 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

2.14.1 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System2.14.1 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

You can also set up a “RAID Ready” system with a single SATA hard disk. A “RAID

Ready” system can be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0 or RAID 1 at a later date by

using RAID migration feature of Intel Matrix Storage. The following steps outline

how to build an Intel “RAID Ready” system.

1. Assemble the system and attach a single SATA hard drive.

2. Set up system BIOS as step 1 of page 30. When done, exit Setup.

3. Make a SATA driver diskette as step 2 of page 30. Begin Windows setup by

booting from the installation CD.

4. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party SCSI or

RAID driver. When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the Intel RAID

driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the

driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You

may select: “Intel(R) 82801FR SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH6R-Windows

XP/2000)” for Windows XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801FR SATA RAID Controller

(Desktop ICH6R-Windows XP64)” for Windows XP 64-bit.

5. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers.

6. Install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software via the CD-ROM included

with your motherboard or after downloading it from the Internet. This will add

the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console which can be used to manage the RAID

configuration.

7. After setting up a “RAID Ready” system as the above steps, you can follow the

procedures of the next section to migrate the system to RAID 0 or RAID 1.

2.14.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or2.14.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or

2.14.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or

2.14.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or2.14.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or

RAID 1 RAID 1

RAID 1

RAID 1 RAID 1

If you have an existing “RAID Ready” system, then you can use the following

steps to perform a migration from a single non-RAID configuration to a two drive

RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration. To prepare for this, you will need another SATA

hard drive with a capacity equal to or greater than that currently being used as the

source hard drive.

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1. Physically attach one additional SATA hard drive to the SATA port not being

used. Note the serial number of the hard drive already in the system; you will

use this to select it as the source hard drive when initiating the migration.

2. Boot Windows, install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software, if not

already installed, using the setup package obtained from a CD-ROM or from the

Internet. This will install the necessary Intel Storage Utility and start menu links.

3. Open the Intel Storage Utility from the Start Menu and select “Create RAID

volume from Existing Hard Drive” from the Actions menu. This will activate the

Create RAID volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard. Click through the dialogs

as prompted. It’s important to understand what will occur during the migration

process because any data on the destination hard drive will be lost.

4. Once the migration is complete, reboot the system. If you migrated to a RAID 0

volume, use Disk Management from within Windows in order to partition and

format the empty space created when the two hard drive capacities are

combined. You may also use third-party software to extend any existing

partitions within the RAID volume.

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Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit WithoutInstalling Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

2.15

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

2.152.15

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit WithoutInstalling Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

RAID FunctionsRAID Functions

RAID Functions

RAID FunctionsRAID Functions

If you want to install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA HDDs without

RAID functions, please follow the below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure

SATA as”, please set the option to [AHCI] or [IDE].

STEP 2: Make a SATA Driver Diskette. (Only when you select AHCI mode

and use SATA HDD.)

If you set “Configure SATA as” to [IDE], there is no need to make a

SATA driver diskette. If you select [AHCI] mode and install Windows OS on

IDE drive, you do not have to make a driver diskette.

If you set “Configure SATA as” to [AHCI] mode, and plan to install Windows OS on

a SATA hard disk, you have to make a SATA driver diskette. Please refer to step 2

on page 30 for details. But if you choose [IDE] mode, please ignore this step.

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

After making a SATA driver diskette, you can start to install Windows 2000 /

Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows

setup, press F6 to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert

a floppy disk containing the Intel RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the

driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you

choose and the OS you install. You may select: “Intel(R) 82801FR SATA AHCI

Controller (Desktop ICH6R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows XP/2000 or “Intel(R)

82801FR SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH6R-Windows XP64)” for Windows XP

64-bit.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may

run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,

POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by

pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system

chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer-

ence 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 selections on the menu bar,

and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

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

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

/ Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Enter> To bring up the selected screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

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

the system overview

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII 1
DDRII 2
DDRII 3
DDRII 4

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

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

Select Screen

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

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, 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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Configure CPU

Select Screen

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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Boot FailureGuard
Spread Spectrum

Ratio Status Unlocked (Max :17, Min : 14)
Ratio Actual Value17

Ratio CMOS Setting

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

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[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled]
[Auto]

[17]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[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

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

Ratio Status

This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this

motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”, you will find
an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value

of this motherboard.

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Ratio Actual Value

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

motherboard.

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

ing the ratio value of this motherboard.

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mecha-

nism to keep the CPU from overheated.

Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4

processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating sys-

tem that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Win-

dows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel

version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does

not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Max CPUID Value Limit

For Prescott CPU only, some OSes (ex. NT4.0) cannot handle the function

with disable. This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that

cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the

IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory

Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software

to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not

support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Enhance Halt State

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported

through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no

hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor

maintains the context of the system caches.

Intel (R) 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.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology. Proces-

sor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable

power savings. If you select [Auto], you need to set the “Power Schemes”

as “Portable/Laptop” to enable this function.

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3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

DRAM CAS# Latency

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority

OnBoard HD Audio

Front Panel Control

OnBoard LAN

VCCM (DRAM) Voltage
VDDQ (NB,SB) Voltage

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[Auto]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

[PCI/PCIE]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]

[Middle]
[Low]

Options

Auto
200MHz (DDRII400)
266MHz (DDRII533)

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: [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].

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

Select [Enabled] will configure the following items by the contents in the

SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. If you select [Disabled], you will find

the items “DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay”, “DRAM RAS# Precharge”, and

“DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge” appear to allow you adjusting them.

DRAM CAS# Latency

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration

options are [5], [4], [3], and [Auto].

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the

read / write command. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM

Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], and [5 DRAM Clocks].

DRAM RAS# Precharge

This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued.

Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM

Clocks], and [5 DRAM Clocks].

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DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options:

[4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks], [7 DRAM Clocks], [8

DRAM Clocks], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12

DRAM Clocks], [13 DRAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks], a nd [15 DRAM

Clocks].

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority

This allows you to select [PCI/PCIE] or [PCIE/PCI] as the boot graphic adapter

priority. The default value is [PCI/PCIE].

OnBoard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If

you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound

Card is plugged.

Front Panel Control

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

OnBoard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature.

VCCM (DRAM) Voltage

Use this to select VCCM (DRAM) Voltage. Configuration options: [High],

[Middle], and [Low]. The default value of this feature is [Middle].

VDDQ (NB, SB) Voltage

Use this to select VDDQ (NB, SB) Voltage. Configuration options: [High],

and [Low]. The default value of this feature is [Low].

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3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

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

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[Disabled]

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

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

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

Suspend to RAM

This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus

pend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system

supports it.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/

Power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/Power remains off

when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/Power

resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the

power-soft-off mode.

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

ATA/IDE Configuration

Configure SATA as

SATA_0
SATA_1
SATA_2
SATA_3
IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave

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[AHCI]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[ATAPI CDROM]
[Not Detected]

Set [Compatible]
when Legacy OS
(MS-DOS, WinNT)
is used.

Set [Enhanced]
when Native OS
(Win2000 /XP)
is used.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

ATA/IDE Configuration

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

Then in the option “Configure SATA as”, you are allowed to set the selection

from [AHCI] to [RAID] if you plan to enable RAID function. Configuration

options: [AHCI], [IDE], and [RAID]. The default value is [AHCI].

1. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports Hot

Plug, NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA

disk performance but IDE mode does not have these

advantages.

2. Only AHCI and RAID modes support Hot Plug function.

When [Compatible] is selected

Combined Option
It allows you to select between [SATA 0, SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3], [SATA
0, SA TA 2, IDE 1], and [IDE 1, SAT A 1, SATA 3]. If it is set to [SATA 0, SATA

2, IDE 1], then SATA1, SATA3 will not work. Likewise, if it is set to [IDE 1,

SATA 1, SATA 3], then SATA0, SATA2 will not work.

Because Intel® ICH6R south bridge only supports four IDE devices

under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 0, SATA 1,

SATA 2, SATA 3], [SATA 0, SATA 2, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 1, SATA 3]

when the installed device is used with legacy OS.

[SATA 0, SATA 1, [SATA 0, SATA 2, [IDE 1, SATA 1,

SATA 2, SATA 3] IDE 1] SATA 3]

Master SATA0, SATA1 SATA0 SATA1

Slave SATA2, SATA3 SATA2 SATA3

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Primary IDE Master

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

Type

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

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

[Auto]

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

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

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

TYPE

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

Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

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

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard

disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read

data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the

Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

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

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to

disable the LBA/Large mode.

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Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

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

optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for

compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,

and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],

[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

transfer rate.

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below actions

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

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[32]

[Enabled]

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

Select Screen

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

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

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

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3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

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3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port

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[Enabled]

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

Select the type of

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2

floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item

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

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].

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Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default

value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP

version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:

[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

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

and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration

options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:

[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it.

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configura-

tion options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

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3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

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

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Support

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

Legacy USB Support

Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O

devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so

that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device

connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB support.

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan

speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan [Enabled]

Target CPU Temperature ( C) [50]

Tolerance ( C) [02]

Target Fan Speed [Fast]

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

: 3400 RPM
:N/A

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

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Target Fan Speed

Fast
Middle
Slow

Select Screen

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

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this

option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this

option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature

( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed” appear to allow you

adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled].

Target CPU Temperature (

C)

The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default

value is [50].

Tolerance (

C)

The default value of tolerance is [2], which means the error of the

target CPU temperature will be within 2 C.

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the

target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you

choose. The default value is [Fast]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle]

and [Slow].

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

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

Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

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[HDD: PM -HDS722580VL]
[CD/DVD:3S-CD-ROM C]

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Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings

during System Boot.

Select Screen

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

3.5.13.5.1

3.5.1

3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

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[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

To enable or disable the
boot from network feature.

Select Screen

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

Boot From Network

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

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

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Install or Change the
password.

Exit

Select Screen

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

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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

v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen

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

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card 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, “Dis-

card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load

optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup

configurations.

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Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor

Chapter 4 Software Suppor

Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /

XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the

setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS

documentation for more information.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

4.2.1

Running The Support CD

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the

file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

4.2.2

Drivers Menu

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

4.2.3

Utilities Menu

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard

supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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4.2.44.2.4

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

4.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

4.2.44.2.4

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

This motherboard is equipped with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is a new CPU

socket interface that Intel has released. Since it has several tiny pins, whcih

are easily to be damaged by improper handling, ASRock sincerely presents

you a clear installation guide through this “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo”.

We hope you may check this live demo program before you start the installa-

tion 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:

..\ Live Demo \ PC DIY \ LGA775INST_English.dat

4.2.54.2.5

Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.5

Contact Information

4.2.54.2.5

Contact InformationContact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

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