ASRock 775XFire-RAID User Manual

775XFire-RAID

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published February 2006

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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)

Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Cedar

925X chipset

CrossFire

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

Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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.

Windows® XP

1.31.3

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

1.3

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

1.31.3

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

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

Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

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

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

Graphics Chip Model Name 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

21.8cm (8.6 in)

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

28 27

SIDESPK

FRONT

Center:

Top:

REARSPK

Top:

LINEIN

BIOS

PCI LAN

Top: RJ-45

Super

4Mb

AUDIO CODEC

HD_AUDIO1

I/O

CD1

7.1CH HD

ATXPWR1

SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

PCIE2

AGI_EXPRESS

GAME1

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

FLOPPY1

PCIE1

PCIEX1_EN4

PCIEX1_EN3

PCIEX1_EN2

PCI

EXPRESS

PCIEX1_EN1

FSB800

Intel

925X

Chipset

775XFire-RAID

USB45

RoHS

PCIEX1_EN5

USB2.0

Cedar Mill

IDE1

Intel

ICH6R

USB67

CPU_FAN1

DDRII533

Dual Channel

FSB800

CLRCMOS1

IR1

SPEAKER1

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

HDLED RESET

SATA_2

SATA_0

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

30.5cm (12.0 in)

SATA_3

SATA_1

CHA_FAN1

12 13

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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

1.5

1.51.5

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

PanelPanel

Panel

PanelPanel

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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2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

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

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

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

Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are 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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