ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 User Manual

890FX Deluxe4

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published July 2010

Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 13

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 15

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 16

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 16

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 17

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 19

2.5 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide ........................................................................ 20

2.6 Surround Display Information ................................................... 26

2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 26

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 27

2.9 Smart Switches ........................................................................ 33

2.10 Dr. Debug .................................................................................. 34

2.11 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ............................ 37

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ............... 37

2.13 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ................. 38

2.14 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 40

2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 40

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 42

2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 43

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With RAID Functions ..................................................... 41

Functions ...................................................................... 42

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3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

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BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 44

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 45

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ................................................................. 46

3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 53

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 63

3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 64

3.7 Security Screen ........................................................................ 65

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 66

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

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Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 67

4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 67

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 44

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 45

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 54

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 55

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 56

3.4.4 Storage Configuration .................................................... 57

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 59

3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 60

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 61

3.4.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 62

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 64

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 67

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 67

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 67

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 67

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-

livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment 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

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 Motherboard

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

ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 Support CD

1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)

1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

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

- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality

Conductive Polymer Capacitors)

CPU - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom

X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 /

Sempron processors

- Six-Core CPU Ready

- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1)

- Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 890FX

- Southbridge: AMD SB850

- AMD Vision Black

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

(PCIE2/PCIE4 @ x16 mode; PCIE5 @ x4 mode)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireX

and CrossFireX

Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection

(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)

- Premium Blu-ray audio support

- Supports THX TruStudio Pro

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL8111E

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- Supports LAN Cable Detection

- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

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- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports

- 1 x eSATA3 Connector

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

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

SATA3 - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB850, support RAID

(RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot

Plug" functions

- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9123/9120,

support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions

USB 3.0 - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by NEC UPD720200, support

USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) by NEC

UPD720200, supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

Connector - 8 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x IEEE 1394 header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

- 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)

- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)

Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

- 1 x Reset Switch with LED

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

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- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD

Suite - OEM and Trial)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)

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

- Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 CPU Overclocking

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

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

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/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 15)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even

cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at

your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

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CAUTION!

1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As

long as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the

extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is

enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and

some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to

6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better

price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3 CPU only, and

in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some

CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 43 for details.

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

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the

installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.

4. Whether 1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the

AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1800/1600 memory

module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our

website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 /

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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 13 for proper connection.

7. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware

devices to get the best system performance under Windows

environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of

ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website:

8. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers

unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the

number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are

idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and

improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To

use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option

in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation

procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

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9. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With

this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to

BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool

and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard

drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-

ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please

be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file

system.

10. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.

OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-

nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It

helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system

and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.

With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with

your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system

to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC

profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

11. To experience intuitive motion controlled games is no longer only available

at Wii. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of PC gaming operation.

ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as

a game joystick to control your PC games. All you have to do is just to

install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or

ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the

free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your

PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start

experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. Also, please do not

forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will

continuously provide you the most up-do-date supported games!

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp

12. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,

such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful

solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger

driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer

and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to

quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports

continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Sus-

pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP

Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging

experience than ever.

ASRock website:

13. 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.

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14. 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.

15. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by

European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.

According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be

under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready

motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to

Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of

5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current

consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you

checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

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24.4cm (9.6-in)

CHA_FAN2

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RJ-45

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IEEE1394

eSATA

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B:USB5

USB3.0
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B:USB3

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DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

HT3.0

PhenomII FSB2.6GHz Support 6-CoreCPU

DualChannel 140WCPU DDR31866

AMD

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1 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 23 Chassis Speaker Header
2 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (SPEAKER 1, White)
3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 24 Dr. Debug (LED)
4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 Reset Switch (RSTBTN)
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 Power Switch (PWRBTN)
6 AM3 CPU Socket 27 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_1_2, Light Blue)
7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 28 System Panel He ader (PANEL1, White)
8 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 29 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 30 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 31 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_7, White)

10 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 32 SAT A3 Conne ctor (SA TA3_8, White)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 33 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5; Blue)
11 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 34 PCI Slot (PCI2)
12 USB 2.0 Header (USB12_13, Blue) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4; Blue)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 36 PCI Slot (PCI1)
14 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3; White)

(FRONT_1394, White) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)
15 Northbridge Controller 39 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
16 Southbridge Controller 40 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (White)
17 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)
18 SA T A3 Connector (SA T A3_5_6, White) 42 Front Panel Audio Header
19 SA T A3 Connector (SA T A3_3_4, White) (HD_AUDIO1, White)
20 SA T A3 Connector (SA T A3_1_2, White) 4 3 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
21 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 44 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
22 Power LED Header (PLED1) 4 5 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, White)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 10 Microphone (Pink)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB23)

* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 12 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)

4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 13 eSATA3 Connector
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB67)
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
7 Central / Bass (Orange) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port
8 Line In (Light Blue) 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)

** 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

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LAN Port

** 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 f or Audio Output Connection

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

(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.

Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA

Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek

HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

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Installation

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InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard.

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

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

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.

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 anti-

static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard

to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may

damage the motherboard.

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2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

o

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 7 or CPU_FAN2,

see Page 12, No. 8). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the

instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;
Blue slots; see p.12 No.9) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B

(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.12 No.10), so that Dual Channel

Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to
install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-
tical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory

Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot)

(1) Populated - Populated -

(2) - Populated - Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 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 blue slots

(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2

and DDR3_B2).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed

in the DDR3 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

DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel

Memory Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into

DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. If you adopt DDR3 1866/1800/1600 memory modules on this

motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and

DDR3_B2 slots.

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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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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with

x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane

width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to

support CrossFireXTM function.

PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width

cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way

CrossFireXTM function.

1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express

x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

2. In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards

on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots.

3. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics

cards on PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots.

4. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector

(CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

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

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

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

chassis).

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

for later use.

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

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireX

CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM 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, CrossFireXTM enables the highest

possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently

CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista

/ 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX

Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireX

driver updates.

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2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup

2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup

2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup

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Cards Cards

Cards

Cards Cards

Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX

feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card.

For other CrossFireX

refer to ATI

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon

graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated

on the slots.

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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on

CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.

(CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not

bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor

for details.)

CrossFire Bridge

or

Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics

card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the

DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor

cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

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2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

Cards Cards

Cards

Cards Cards

Step 1. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE4 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 3. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE5 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

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Step 4. Use one CrossFireTM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE2

and PCIE4 slots, and use the other CrossFireTM Bridge to connect Radeon

graphics cards on PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided

with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard.

Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

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Step 5. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics

card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the

DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor

cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

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2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup

2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup

2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2. Remove the ATI

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A. ATITM 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. Please

check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 4. Restart your computer.

Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

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driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select

“CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select “2

GPUs” and click “Apply” (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). Select

“3 GPUs” and click “OK” (if you install three Radeon graphics cards).

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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireX

function may 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 CrossFireX

feature.

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Quad CrossFireXTM feature.

* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is

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

* For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for

updates and details.

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2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

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

PCI Express VGA cards, 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

2.72.7

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.7

Jumpers Setup

2.72.7

Jumpers SetupJumpers 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

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.12, No. 2)

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 pin2 and pin3

on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right

after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish

updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down

before you do the clear-CMOS action.

1_2

Default

Clear CMOS

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.12 No. 29)

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.12 No. 17)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

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

Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight Serial ATA3

(SATA3_1_2: see p.12, No. 20) (SATA3) connectors support

(SATA3_3_4: see p.12, No. 19) SATA data cables for internal

(SATA3_5_6: see p.12, No. 18) storage devices. The current

(SATA3_7: see p.12, No. 31) SATA3 interface allows up to

(SATA3_8: see p.12, No. 32) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. If

you install the HDD on the

eSATA port on the rear I/O,

the internal SATA3_8 will not

SATA3_8 SATA3_7

SATA3_1_2 SATA3_3_4 SATA3_5_6

function.

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

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA3

(Optional) hard disk or the SATA3

connector on this motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

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.

1

1

IntA_P2_D+

IntA_P2_D-

GND

USB_PWR

P-11

P+11

P+10

P-10

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-13

P+13

P+12

P-12

USB_PWR

IntA_P2_SSTX+

IntA_P2_SSTX-

GND

GND

DUMMY

GND

GND

DUMMY

GND

IntA_P2_SSRX+

IntA_P2_SSRX-

Vbus

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

motherboard. This USB 3.0

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.12 No. 13) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB12_13)

(see p.12 No. 12)

USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0

(19-pin USB3_1_2) ports on the I/O panel, there is

(see p.12 No. 27) one USB 3.0 header on this

header can support two USB

1

IntA_P1_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P1_D-

IntA_P1_D+

ID

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

(see p.12 No. 43) and receiving infrared module.

1

IntA_P1_SSRX+

GND

IntA_P1_SSTX-

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

GND

IRRX

Vbus

IntA_P1_SSRX-

3.0 ports.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.12 No. 40) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

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1

GND

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

PRE SENCE#

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_R ET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.12, No. 42) convenient connection and

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. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t

need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

E. To activate the front mic.

®

For Windows

XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Select “Mixer”. Select “Recorder”. Then click “FrontMic”.

For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust

“Recording Volume”.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.12 No. 28) functions.

1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

PWRBTN#

GND

RES ET#

GND

DUMMY

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on

the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note

the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset

switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to

perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED

is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the

sys-tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4

sleep state or powered off (S5).

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HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The

LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module

mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive

activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel

module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin

assign-ments are matched correctly.

Power LED Header Please connect the chassis

(3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to

(see p.12 No. 22) indicate system power status.

1

PLED+

PLED+

PLED-

The LED is on when the system

is operating. The LED keeps

blinking in S1 state. The LED is

off in S3/S4 state or S5 state

(power off).

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

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

(see p.12 No. 23)

1

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and

(see p.12 No. 44) match the black wire to the

(3-pin CHA_FAN2) speed can be controlled through

(see p.12 No. 3) BIOS or OC Tuner utility.

(3-pin CHA_FAN3)

(see p.12 No. 1)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.12 No. 39)

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

CHA_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

ground pin. CHA_FAN1/2/3 fan

CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and

(see p.12 No. 7) match the black wire to the

1 2 3 4

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3030

ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)

(see p.12 No. 8)

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.12 No. 11)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.

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To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

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

(see p.12 No. 4)

1 4

5 8

1

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work
if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one

(see p.12 No. 14) IEEE 1394 header

RXTPAM_0

1

RXTPAP_0

GND

RXTPBM_0

RXTPBP_0

GND

+12V

+12V

GND

(FRONT_1394) on this

motherboard. This IEEE 1394

header can support one IEEE

1 4

5 8

1394 port.

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1

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module.

(see p.12 No.30)

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA

(see p.12 No. 45) card, allows the system to

1

SPDIFOUT

GND

connect HDMI Digital TV/

projector/LCD devices. Please

connect the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card to

this header.

Front USB 3.0 Panel This front USB 3.0 panel can

support 2 additional USB 3.0

ports besides the I/O panel.

Please connect the light blue

connector on the cable of this

front USB 3.0 panel to the USB

3.0 header (USB3_1_2) and

fasten the front USB 3.0 panel to

the chassis with the bundled

six screws.

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2.9 Smart Switches

2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches

This motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and

clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or

clear the CMOS values.

Power Switch Power Switch is a smart switch,

(PWRBTN) allowing users to quickly turn

(see p.12 No. 26) on/off the system.

Reset Switch Reset Switch is a smart switch,

(RSTBTN) allowing users to quickly reset

(see p.12 No. 25) the system.

RESET

Clear CMOS Switch Clear CMOS Switch is a smart

(CLRCBTN) switch, allowing users to quickly

(see p.13 No. 17) clear the CMOS values

You are not allowed to use Clear CMOS switch function if you set up the system
password. If you want to clear the CMOS values, please clean your system
password in advance or refer to page 26 “Clear CMOS jumper” description
instead.

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2.10 Dr. Debug

2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug

Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even

easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other

components before system memory is available. The following table describes the

type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the

BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Before D1 Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done

including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.

D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power

management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch

CMOS.

D0 Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock

checksum.

D2 Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing

module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

D3 If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do

memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization.

Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

D4 Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.

D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control

is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.

D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if

BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery

is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.

D7 Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface

module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine

whether to execute serial flash.

D8 The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is

stored in memory.

D9 Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS

into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and

F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM.

DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST

(ExecutePOSTKernel).

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The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS

pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may

occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS,

POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and

GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable

“wCMOSFlags.”

04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and

CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading

storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on

default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.

Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.

Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt

vector table.

06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the

POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.

Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”

08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the

keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of

KB/MS using AMI KB-5.

C0 Early CPU Init Start — Disable Cache - Init Local APIC

C1 Set up boot strap proccessor Information

C2 Set up boot strap proccessor for POST

C5 Enumerate and set up application proccessors

C6 Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor

C7 Early CPU Init Exit

0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.

0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.

0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.

0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel

Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets

control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent

logo modules.

13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.

24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.

30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.

2A Initializes different devices through DIM.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.

2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter

installed in the system that have optional ROMs.

2E Initializes all the output devices.

31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM

module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.

Activate ADM module.

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33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text

information.

37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and

any OEM specific information.

38 Initializes different devices through DIM.

39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.

3A Initialize RTC date/time.

3B Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC

keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.

3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.

40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in

CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,

EBDA, etc.

50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an

adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.

Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.

60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.

75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.

78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.

7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.

7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.

84 Log errors encountered during POST.

85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.

87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.

8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers.

8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported)

8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected

90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.

A0 Check boot password if installed.

A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.

A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill

the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ

Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system

configuration display if needed.

A4 Initialize runtime language module.

A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.

A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.

A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed.

AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM

module.

AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.

AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.

B1 Save system context for ACPI.

00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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This motherboard adopts AMD SB850 / Marvell SE9123/9120 chipset that supports

Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks. You may install SATA3 hard disks on this

motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the

SATA3 hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA3 hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA3

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk.

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2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA3 in RAID /

AHCI mode. AMD SB850 / Marvell SE9123/9120 chipset provides hardware support

for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for

SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot

Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 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 SATA3 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called “Hot Swap”

for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is

still power-on and in working condition.

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This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA3 HDD in RAID / AHCI mode.

Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Before you process

the SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard

gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

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connector (Black) connect

to SATA3 HDD

1x4-pin conventional

power connector (White)

connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be

processed.

2. Even some SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE

1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional

power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will

cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which

supports SATA3 HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of

its limitation, the SATA3 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is

indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or

HDD user manual. The SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will

be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. The latest

SATA3 driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

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How to Hot Plug a SA TA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA3 HDD.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to

the motherboard’s SATA3 connector.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to

the SATA3 HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA3 HDD side.

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA3 HDD side.

Step 2

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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.14

Driver Installation Guide

2.142.14

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical

drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and

listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom

side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work

properly.

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a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow

below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

2.15.1 Installing Windows

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more

SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

D. Then you will see these messages,

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA3

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then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-

ROM as the boot device.

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

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 any key.

drivers into the floppy diskette.

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STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation

guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver.

When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver.

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

according to the OS you install.

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If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk

composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below

steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

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

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation

guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 3: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.

Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on page 40.

STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.

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If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS

on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures

according to the OS you install.

2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows

2.16.1 Installing Windows

2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows

Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID

functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.

Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on page 40.

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

You can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning

of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted,

insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. After reading the

floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the

OS you install.

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Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA3

HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.

Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your

system.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you

enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS

setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied

during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can

operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

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

The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the

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

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

POST will continue with its test routines.

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

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

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

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following

BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,

and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
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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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.

OC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size
L3 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR3_A1
DDR3_A2
DDR3_B1
DDR3_B2

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: 2048KB
: 6144KB

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Single-Channel Memory Mode
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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.

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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

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Main

OC Tweaker

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Turbo 60 [Press Enter]

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHZ)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
ASRock UCC
CPU Active Core Control

Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

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Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Overclocking may cause

[Press Enter]

[Auto]

[200]
[100]

[Auto]
[Enabled]
[3]
[Disabled]
[All Cores]

x10.5 2100 MHZ
x9.0 1800 MHZ

1.4000 V

[Auto]

damage to your CPU and
motherboard.
It should be done at
your own risk and
expense.

Select Screen

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

EZ Overclocking
Turbo 60

You can use this option to increase your system performance. Configura-

tion options: [Press Enter], [OFF], [System Performance Increases 50%]

and [System Performance Increases 60%]. This option appears only when

your CPU supports this function.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting.

Configuration options: [Press Enter], [Default], [5% (3360MHz)] to [50%

(4800MHz)]. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your

CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto].

Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

Spread Spectrum

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

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

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ASRock UCC

ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As

long as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock

the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC

feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-

core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3

cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU

performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is sup-

ported with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support

this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

CPU Active Core Control

This allows you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The configura-

tion options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [All

Cores].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the

value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is

recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

Main

OC Tweaker

EZ Overclocking

Tur bo 60
Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHZ)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
ASRock UCC
CPU Active Core Control

Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

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Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

If Manual, multiplier

[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]

[Auto]

[200]
[100]

[Auto]
[Enabled]
[3]
[Disabled]
[All Cores]

x10.5 2100 MHZ
x9.0 1800 MHZ

1.4000 V

[Manual]

and voltage will be

set based on user

selection. Final

result is depending

on CPU’s capability.

And Cool ‘n’ Quiet

will be disabled.

Select Screen

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

CPU Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of

this item.

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CPU Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and

system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of

this item.

NB Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and

system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

HT Bus Speed

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [x10 2000MHz].

HT Bus Width

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].

Memory Configuration
Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the

standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066],

[667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600].

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.250V] to

[2.065V]. The default value is [Auto].

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Memory Timing

OC Tweaker

Memory Timing

Memory Controller Mode

Power Down Enable
Bank Interleaving
Channel Interleaving

CAS Latency (CL)
TRCD
TRP
TRAS
TRTP
TRRD
TWTR
TWR
TRC
TRWTWB
TRWTTO
TWRRD

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[Unganged]

[Disabled]
[Auto]
[HASH 2]

[Auto]

9

[Auto]

12

[Auto]

12

[Auto]

30

[Auto]

5

[Auto]

4

[Auto]

5

[Auto]

10

[Auto]

33

[Auto]

8

[Auto]

7

[Auto]

2

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

Memory Controller Mode

It allows you to adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options:

[Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [Unganged].

Power Down Enable

Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the

same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Channel Interleaving

It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options:

[Disabled], [Address bits 6], [Address bits 12], [HASH 1] and [HASH 2]. The

default value is [HASH 2].

CAS Latency (CL)

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

options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to

[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to

[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [15CLK] to

[30CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRTP

Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to

[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

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TRRD

Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to

[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWTR

Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to

[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWR

Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to

[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [Auto], [11CLK] to

[42CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRWTWB

Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to

[18CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRWTTO

Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to

[17CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRRD

Use this to adjust TWRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to

[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRWR

Use this to adjust TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to

[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRDRD

Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to

[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC0

Use this to adjust TRFC0 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],

[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC1

Use this to adjust TRFC1 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],

[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

MA Timing

Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T],

[1T]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA ADDR/CMD Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is

[Auto].

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CHA ADDR/CMD Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB ADDR/CMD Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHB ADDR/CMD Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Setup

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CKE Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Drive. Configuration options:

[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA ADDR/CMD Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Drive. Configuration options:

[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CLK Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA DATA Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA DQS Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

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CHA Processor ODT

Use this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:

[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CKE Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Drive. Configuration options:

[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB ADDR/CMD Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Drive. Configuration options:

[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CLK Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB DATA Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB DQS Drive

Use this to adjust values for CHB DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB Processor ODT

Use this to adjust values for CHB Processor ODT. Configuration options:

[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

Chipset Settings
NB Voltage

Use this to select NB voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.108V] to

[1.794V]. The default value is [Auto].

HT Voltage

Use this to select Hyper-Transport voltage. Configuration options: [Auto],

[1.106V] to [1.506V]. The default value is [Auto].

CPU VDDA Voltage

Use this to select CPU VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.56V]

and [2.70V]. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE VDDA Voltage

Use this to select PCIE VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.81V]

and [1.92V]. The default value is [Auto].

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults

according to your own requirements.

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Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.4

Advanced Screen

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

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

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP

Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

BIOS Update Utility

ASRock Instant Flash

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
Storage Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration

Configuration

Floppy
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Advanced

Options for 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.

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This

convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without

entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch

this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or

hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without

preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/

12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will

show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper

BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update

process completes.

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3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State
L3 Cache Allocation
CPU Thermal Throttle

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[Auto]

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

Enabling this function
may reduce CPU voltage
andmemoryfreq.,and
leadtosystem
stability or
compatibility issue
with some memory
modules or power
supplies. Please set
this item to [Disabled]
if above issue occurs.

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

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The

default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and

[Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this

function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this

function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to

system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power

supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Secure Virtual Machine

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

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The

default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

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.

L3 Cache Allocation

The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and

[All Cores].

CPU Thermal Throttle

Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the

CPU from overheated. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [12.5%],

[25%], [37.5%], [50%], [62.5%], [75%] and [87.5%]. The default value is

[Auto].

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3.4.23.4.2

3.4.2

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

IOMMU

PCIE2 and PCIE4 Link ASPM
Onboard 80 Port LED

Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel
Onboard Lan
Energy Efficient Ethernet

Dr. LAN

Link speed : 10Mbps

Primary Graphics Adapter

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[Disabled]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

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

[PCI]

Options

Disabled
Enabled

Select Screen

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

IOMMU

This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU (AMD Input/Output Memory

Management Unit). The default value is [Disabled].

PCIE2 and PCIE4 Link ASPM

This allows you to adjust PCIE2 and PCIE4 Link ASPM. Configuration options:

[Disabled], [L0s], [L1], [L0s & L1], [L0s Downstream] and

[L0s Downstream + L1]. The default value is [Disabled].

Onboard 80 Port LED

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard 80 port LED.

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

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

Onboard Lan

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

Energy Efficient Ethernet

This allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Ethernet. The default

value is [Disabled].

Dr. LAN

This allows you to select “LAN Cable Detection” function.

Primary Graphics Adapter

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video

card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple

video controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI]. Configuration

options: [PCI] and [PCI Express].

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3.4.33.4.3

3.4.3

3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Check Ready Bit
Away Mode Support

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

ACPI HPET Table

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Disabled]

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

[Enabled]

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

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Away Mode Support

Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP

Media Center OS. The default value is [Disabled].

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.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

3.4.4

Storage Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

Advanced

Storage Configuration

Onboard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode
SATA IDE Combined Mode
SATA3_7, 8 Controller

Compatible Mode
Onboard IDE/1394 Controller

SATA3_1

SATA3_2

SATA3_3

SATA3_4

SATA3_5

SATA3_6

SATA3_7

SATA3_8

IDE1 Master

IDE1 Slave

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[Enabled]

[IDE]
[Enabled]
[IDE]
[Auto]
[Enabled]

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

Configure onboard
serial ATA
controller.

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

Onboard SATA Controller

This item is for SATA3_1 to SATA3_6 ports. Use this item to enable or

disable the “Onboard SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Operation Mode

This item is for SATA3_1 to SATA3_6 ports. Use this item to adjust SATA

Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE]. Configuration

options: [AHCI], [RAID] and [IDE].

If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install

SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 or SATA3_6 port.

SATA IDE Combined Mode

This item is for SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. Use this item to enable or

disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled].

SATA3_7, 8 Controller

This item is for Marvell SATA3_7 and SATA3_8/eSATA ports. Use this item

to adjust the “SATA3_7, 8 Controller” feature. Configuration options: [IDE],

[AHCI] and [Disabled]. The default value is [IDE].

Compatible Mode

This item is for Marvell SATA3_7 and SATA3_8/eSATA ports. Use this item

to adjust Marvell SATA3 Compatible Mode. Configuration options: [Auto]

and [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto].

Onboard IDE/1394 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “Onboard IDE/1394 Controller” feature.

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Advanced

SATA3_1 Master

:Hard Disk

Device

:MAXTOR 6L080J4

Vendor

:80.0 GB

Size

:Supported

LBA Mode

:16Sectors

Block Mode

:4

PIO Mode

:MultiWord DMA-2

Async DMA

:Ultra DMA-6

Ultra DMA

:Supported

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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[Auto]

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

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.

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.

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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].

32Bit Data Transfer

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

transfer rate.

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

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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3.4.63.4.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.4.6

Floppy Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

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Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

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3.4.73.4.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.7

Super IO Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address

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[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4]
[Disabled]

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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3.4.83.4.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.8

USB Configuration

3.4.83.4.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

Legacy USB Support
USB 3.0 Controller

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
USB Mouse Power On

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[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.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four

configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup

Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions

for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and

BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility

issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS

setup and Windows / Linux OS.

USB 3.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the

system.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse Power On on the system.

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3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.53.5

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPUFan1Speed
CPUFan2Speed
ChassisFan1Speed
ChassisFan2Speed
ChassisFan3Speed
Power Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Fan Setting

Chassis Fan Setting

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H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F
: 27C/80F

: 4722 RPM
: 4722 RPM
:N/A
:N/A
:N/A
:N/A

: 1.216V
: 3.248V
: 5.136V
: 12.091V

Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable
CPU Quiet Fan
Function.

Select Screen

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

CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full

On] and [Automatic mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Configuration options:

[Full On], [Automatic mode] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full

On].

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Configuration options:

[Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Configuration options:

[Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

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3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.6

Boot Screen

3.63.6

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 OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device

Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

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3.6.13.6.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display
Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

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

Boot

Disabled: Displays
normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM
Logo instead of POST
messages.

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

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Screen
Select Item

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Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when

the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]

and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

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Boot From Onboard LAN

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

function after boot-up.

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.7

Security Screen

3.73.7

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 OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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Security

Exit

Install or Change the
password.

Select Screen

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

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3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load BIOS Defaults
Load Performance Setup Default
Load Power Saving Setup Default

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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 BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used

for this operation.

Load Performance Setup Default

This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system

configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume

optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.

Load Power Saving Setup Default

Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.

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

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4.4.

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 /

7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and

hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general refer-

ence only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

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

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

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

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

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

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

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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

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

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports.

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

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4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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.

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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