ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 User Manual

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890FX Deluxe5

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2011

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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 ............................ 38

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ............... 38

2.13 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ................. 39

2.14 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 41

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

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 41

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 ............................................ 43

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 .............................................. 44

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64-bit / XP /

Functions .................................................................... 41

With RAID Functions ..................................................... 42

Functions ...................................................................... 43

Without RAID Functions ................................................ 44

64-bit / XP /

64-bit

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3.3.

UEFI SUEFI S

3.3.

4.4.

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

UEFI S

ETUP UTILITY

UEFI SUEFI S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 45

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 45

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 46

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 46

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ................................................................. 47

3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 51

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 52

3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration ............................................. 53

3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration ............................................ 54

3.4.4 Storage Configuration .................................................... 55

3.4.5 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 56

3.4.6 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 57

3.4.7 USB Configuration .......................................................... 58

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 59

3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 60

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 61

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 62

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 63

4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 63

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 63

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 63

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 63

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 63

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 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 http://www.asrock.com

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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1.1

1.11.1

ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 Motherboard

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

ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 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

4 x HDD Screws

6 x Chassis Screws

1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket

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ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit,

it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI

mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support

CD for details.

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

- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors

- Supports 8-Core CPU

- 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 T echnology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/ 1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (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 RTL81 11E

- 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

- 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 SE9120, 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 - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- 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 Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10)

- SmartView (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock XFast USB (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

- Turbo UCC

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

OS - Microsoft

Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit

/ 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.

CAUTION!

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

long as a simple switch of the UEFI 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/AM3+ CPU

only, and in addition, not every AM3/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 44 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/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 /

VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

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. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune

different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including

Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hard-

ware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control,

it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking,

you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system

performance. In 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. In IES (Intelligent Energy

Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to

improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing

computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation proce-

dures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

11. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for

IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook

friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more

personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively

equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with

friends on-the-go. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS

version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser

version is IE8.

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

12. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The

performance may depend on the property of the device.

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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.

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

24.4cm (9.6-in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

Clr

CMOS

CHA_FAN3

HDMI_SPDIF_1

Coaxial

SPDIF

Optical

SPDIF

42 41 40

39 38

CMOS

BATTERY

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

USB2.0

LAN

Top:

PHY

T:USB6

RJ-45

B:USB7

IEEE1394

eSATA

USB2.0 T:USB4 B:USB5

USB3.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

Top:

SIDESPK

Bottom:

CTRBASS

Center:

REARSPK

IR1

HD_AUDIO1

Bottom:

MICIN

Top:

LINEIN

Center:

FRONT

CD1

AUDIO CODEC

Super

I/O

SATA3_8 SATA3_7

Designed inTaipei

CHA_FAN2

ATX12V1

CLRCMOS1

CHA_FAN1

PWR_FAN1

PCIE1

PCIE2

PCIE3

PCI1

890FX Deluxe5

PCIE4

Support8-Core CPU SATA36Gb/s

PCIExpress 2.0

PCI2

ErP/EuPReady Front USB3.0

1394a

RoHSNEC USB 3.0

PCIE5

COM1

FLOPPY1

CPU_FAN1

AMD

890FX

Chipset

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

CPU_FAN2

SOCKET AM3b

FSB800

DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

PhenomII FSB2.6GHz HT3.0 AM3+

DualChannel 140WCPU DDR3 1866

AMD

SB850

Chipset

32Mb

USB3_1_2

PANEL1

BIOS

PWRBTN RSTBTN

Dr.

Debug

FRONT_1394

USB12_13

USB10_11

14 15 16

IDE1

30.5cm (12.0-in)

SATA3_5_6

SATA3_3_4

SATA3_1_2

PLED1

SPEAKER1

3132

2829

2627

1 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 3 Chassis Speaker Header 2 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (SPEAKER 1, White) 3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 2 4 Dr. Debug (LED) 4 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 25 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 Power Switch (PWRBT N) 6 AM3+ CPU Socket 27 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_1_2, Light Blue) 7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 28 System Panel Header (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 SAT A3 Connector (SATA3_7, White)

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

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 33 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5; Blue) 11 A TX Power Conne ctor (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) 4 1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) 18 SA T A3 Connector (SA TA3_5_6, White) 42 Front Panel Audio Header 19 SA T A3 Connector (SA TA3_3_4, White) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 20 SA T A3 Connector (SA TA3_1_2, White) 43 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 21 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 44 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 Power LED Header (PLED1) 45 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, White)

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1.41.4

1.4

1.41.4

I/O PI/O P

I/O P

I/O PI/O P

anelanel

anel

anelanel

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

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) 1 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB67) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 Central / Bass (Orange) 1 6 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

LAN Port LED Indications

** 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)

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6 VVV--

8 VVVV

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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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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

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

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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CrossFireXCrossFireX

CrossFireX

CrossFireXCrossFireX

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.

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

performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a

CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a

CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards

will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.

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

2.5.1.1 Installing T2.5.1.1 Installing T

2.5.1.1 Installing T

2.5.1.1 Installing T2.5.1.1 Installing T

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 CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please

refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

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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

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 CrossFireX2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

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 CrossFire

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.)

Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE2

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CrossFireTM Bridge

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

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

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

Please 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.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

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

“CrossFireX

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

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

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

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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.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM or

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

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.

IntA_P2_D+

IntA_P2_D-

GND

USB_PWR

P-11

P+11

P+10

P-10

USB_PWR

P-13

P+13

P+12

P-12

USB_PWR

IntA_P2_SSTX+

IntA_P2_SSTX-

GND

DUMMY

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

IntA_P1_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P1_D-

IntA_P1_D+

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

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

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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GND

PRE SENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

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.

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RES ET#

GND

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.

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)

SPEAKER

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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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

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

RXTPAP_0

GND

RXTPBM_0

+12V

RXTPBP_0

GND

(FRONT_1394) on this

motherboard. This IEEE 1394

header can support one IEEE

1 4

5 8

1394 port.

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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

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 Installation GuideFront USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide

Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide

Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation GuideFront USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide

Step 1

Prepare the bundled Front USB 3.0 Panel,

four HDD screws, and six chassis screws.

Step 3

Intall the Front USB 3.0 Panel into the 2.5”

drive bay of the chassis.

Step 5

Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable into the USB 3.0

header (USB3_1_2) on the motherboard.

Screw the 2.5” HDD/SSD to the Front

Step 2

USB 3.0 Panel with four HDD screws.

Screw the Front USB 3.0 Panel to the

Step 4

drive bay with six chassis screws.

The Front USB 3.0 Panel is ready

Step 6

to use.

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Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation GuideRear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide

Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide

Rear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation GuideRear USB 3.0 Bracket Installation Guide

Step 1

Unscrew the two screws from the Front

USB 3.0 Panel.

Step 3

Screw the two screws into the rear

USB 3.0 bracket.

2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches

2.9 Smart Switches

2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches

Step 2

Put the USB 3.0 cable and the

rear USB 3.0 bracket together.

Step 4

Put the rear USB 3.0 bracket into

the chassis.

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.

clr

CMOS

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2.13 Dr. Debug2.13 Dr. Debug

2.13 Dr. Debug

2.13 Dr. Debug2.13 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.

Status Code Description

0x00 Not used

0x01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard)

0x02 AP initialization before microcode loading

0x03 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading

0x04 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading

0x05 OEM initialization before microcode loading

0x06 Microcode loading

0x07 AP initialization after microcode loading

0x08 North Bridge initialization after microcode loading

0x09 South Bridge initialization after microcode loading

0x0A OEM initialization after microcode loading

0x0B Cache initialization

0x0C – 0x0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0x0E Microcode not found

0x0F Microcode not loaded

0x10 PEI Core is started

0x11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

0x12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

0x13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

0x14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

0x15 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started

0x16 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x17 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x18 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x19 Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started

0x1A Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x1B Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x1C Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x1D – 0x2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes

0x2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading

0x2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection

0x2D Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information

0x2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory

0x2F Memory initialization (other)

0x30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

0x31 Memory Installed

0x32 CPU post-memory initialization is started

0x33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization

0x34 CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization

0x35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection

0x36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM)

initialization

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0x37 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started

0x38 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x39 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x3A Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started

0x3C Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x3D Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x3E Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x3F-0x4E OEM post memory initialization codes

0x4F DXE IPL is started

0x50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory

speed

0x51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed

0x52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not

match

0x53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected

0x54 Unspecified memory initialization error

0x55 Memory not installed

0x56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

0x57 CPU mismatch

0x58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

0x59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

0x5A Internal CPU error

0x5B reset PPI is not available

0x5C-0x5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

0xE0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

0xE1 S3 Boot Script execution

0xE2 Video repost

0xE3 OS S3 wake vector call

0xE4-0xE7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

0xE8 S3 Resume Failed

0xE9 S3 Resume PPI not Found

0xEA S3 Resume Boot Script Error

0xEB S3 OS Wake Error

0xEC-0xEF Reserved for future AMI error codes

0xF0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)

0xF1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

0xF2 Recovery process started

0xF3 Recovery firmware image is found

0xF4 Recovery firmware image is loaded

0xF5-0xF7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

0xF8 Recovery PPI is not available

0xF9 Recovery capsule is not found

0xFA Invalid recovery capsule

0xFB – 0xFF Reserved for future AMI error codes

0x60 DXE Core is started

0X61 NVRAM initialization

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0x62 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services

0x63 CPU DXE initialization is started

0x64 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

0x65 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

0x66 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

0x67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

0x68 PCI host bridge initialization

0x69 North Bridge DXE initialization is started

0x6A North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

0x6B North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x6C North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x6D North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x6E North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x6F North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

0x70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started

0x71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

0x72 South Bridge devices initialization

0x73 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x74 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x75 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x76 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x77 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

0x78 ACPI module initialization

0x79 CSM initialization

0x7A – 0x7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

0x80 – 0x8F OEM DXE initialization codes

0x90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

0x91 Driver connecting is started

0x92 PCI Bus initialization is started

0x93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

0x94 PCI Bus Enumeration

0x95 PCI Bus Request Resources

0x96 PCI Bus Assign Resources

0x97 Console Output devices connect

0x98 Console input devices connect

0x99 Super IO Initialization

0x9A USB initialization is started

0x9B USB Reset

0x9C USB Detect

0x9D USB Enable

0x9E – 0x9F Reserved for future AMI codes

0xA0 IDE initialization is started

0xA1 IDE Reset

0xA2 IDE Detect

0xA3 IDE Enable

0xA4 SCSI initialization is started

0xA5 SCSI Reset

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0xA6 SCSI Detect

0xA7 SCSI Enable

0xA8 Setup Verifying Password

0xA9 Start of Setup

0xAA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

0xAB Setup Input Wait

0xAC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

0xAD Ready To Boot event

0xAE Legacy Boot event

0xAF Exit Boot Services event

0xB0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

0xB1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

0xB2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

0xB3 System Reset

0xB4 USB hot plug

0xB5 PCI bus hot plug

0xB6 Clean-up of NVRAM

0xB7 Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

0xB8 – 0xBF Reserved for future AMI codes

0xC0 – 0xCF OEM BDS initialization codes

0xD0 CPU initialization error

0xD1 North Bridge initialization error

0xD2 South Bridge initialization error

0xD3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

0xD4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

0xD5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

0xD6 No Console Output Devices are found

0xD7 No Console Input Devices are found

0xD8 Invalid password

0xD9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

0xDA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

0xDB Flash update is failed

0xDC Reset protocol is not available

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2.112.11

Serial ASerial A

2.11

Serial A

2.112.11

Serial ASerial A

This motherboard adopts AMD SB850 / Marvell SE9120 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 F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

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 SE9120 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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A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

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SATA 7-pin

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The SATA 15-pin power

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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VistaVista

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

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 UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA 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

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.

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 a RAID disk

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

steps.

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA 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 41.

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

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VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

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 UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA 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 41.

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 UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

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

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

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Vista Vista

Vista

Vista Vista

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 UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

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

STEP 2: Install Windows system.

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

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

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

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

system.

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Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T

2.17

Untied Overclocking T

2.172.17

Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T

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 UEFI

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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3.3.

UEFI SETUP UTILITYUEFI SETUP UTILITY

UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

UEFI SETUP UTILITYUEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI 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 UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following

UEFI 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

UEFI Menu BarUEFI Menu Bar

3.1.1

UEFI Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

UEFI Menu BarUEFI 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 UEFI 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 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,

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

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

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

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description / Moves cursor left or right to select Screens / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Enter> To bring up the selected screen <F1> To display the General Help Screen <F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings <F10> To save changes and exit the UEFI 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 UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the

system overview.

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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OC TOC T

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

CPU Configuration Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].

The default value is [Auto].

Spread Spectrum

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

ASRock UCC

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

long as a simple switch of the UEFI 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/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/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 [Disabled].

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.

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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.

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

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 (MHz)

Use this option to adjust NB frequency.

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 (MHz)

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

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

HT Bus Width

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

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

DRAM Configuration

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)

inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

DRAM Timing Control

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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 (tCL)

Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The

default is [Auto].

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)

Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Row Precharge Time (tRP)

Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

RAS# Active Time (tRAS)

Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Command Rate (CR)

Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. Min:

1N. Max: 2N. The default is [Auto].

RAS# Cycle Time (tRC)

Use this item to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto/Manual setting. The

default is [Auto].

Write Recovery Time (tWR)

Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC)

Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD)

Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Write to Read Delay (tWTR)

Use this item to change Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Read to Precharge (tRTP)

Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

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Four Activate Window (tFAW)

Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Voltage Control

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

NB Voltage

Use this to select NB Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

HT Voltage

Use this to select HT Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

CPU Load-Line Calibration

CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the

system is under heavy load.

CPU VDDA Voltage

Use this to select CPU VDDA Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE VDDA Voltage

Use this to select PCIE VDDA Voltage. 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, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage

Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, and USB Configuration.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

ASRock Instant Flash

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

convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without

entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows

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

hard drive, then you can update your UEFI 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 UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper

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

process completes.

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CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

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 (C1E)

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.

CPU Thermal Throttle

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

CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto].

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3.4.23.4.2

Primary Graphics Adapter

IOMMU

North Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration

North Bridge Configuration

North Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration

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 Express].

Configuration options: [PCI] and [PCI Express].

Use this to enable or disable IOMMU. The default value of this feature is

[Disabled].

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3.4.33.4.3

Onboard HD Audio

Onboard LAN

South Bridge ConfigurationSouth Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Configuration

South Bridge ConfigurationSouth Bridge Configuration

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.

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

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Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

3.4.4

Storage Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

SATA Controller

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

disable the “SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Mode

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

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

[AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode].

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].

Marvell SATA3 Operation Mode

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

to adjust the “Marvell SATA3 Operation Mode” feature. Configuration options:

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

Marvell SATA3 Bootable

We recommend to use SATA3_1 to SATA3_6 ports for your bootable device.

This will minimum your boot time and get the best performance. But if you

still want to boot from Marvell SATA3 controller, please set this item to

[Yes].

Onboard IDE & 1394 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “Onboard IDE & 1394 Controller”

feature.

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Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.5

Super IO Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.

Serial Port Address

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

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

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port.

Infrared Port Address

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

Confi guration options: [Auto], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

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3.4.63.4.6

Suspend to RAM

Check Ready Bit

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

Restore on AC/Power Loss

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

PCI Devices Power On

Ring-In Power On

RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

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.

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.

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

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

power-soft-off mode.

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

the power-soft-off mode.

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

system.

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

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

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.7

USB Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB 2.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.

USB 3.0 Controller

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

Legacy USB Support

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

confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI 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

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

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

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

setup and Windows / Linux OS.

Legacy USB 3.0 Support

Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices.

The default value is [Enabled].

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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.

CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting

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

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

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Confi guration 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. Confi guration options: [Full

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

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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.

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

65535(0XFFFF) means indefi nite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

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

function after boot-up.

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].

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.

Boot From Onboard LAN

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

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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.

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Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

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 UEFI 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 UEFI 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 UEFI Defaults

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

for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the

available filesystem devices.

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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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4.2.44.2.4

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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Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB

This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be

installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow below procedure to

install the operating system.

1. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit.

2. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage

Configuration > SATA Mode.

3. Press F11 to launch boot menu at system POST.

4. Choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot. (“xxx” is the device which contains

your Windows® installation fi les. Normally it is an optical drive.)

5. Start Windows

installation.

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