1USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)10 Microphone (Pink)
2VGA/D-Sub Port11 USB 3.0 Port (USB01)
3USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)12 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)
* 4LAN RJ-45 Port *** 13 eSATA3 Connector
5Central / Bass (Orange)14 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
6Rear Speaker (Black)15 V GA/HDMI Port
7Optical SPDIF Out Port16 V GA/DVI-D Port
8Line In (Light Blue)17 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
** 9 Front Speaker (Lime)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LEDSPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
16
LAN Port LED Indications
15
14
13
12
3
4
8
5
6
9
7
10
11
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear SpeakerCentral / Bass Line In
(No. 9)(No. 6)(No. 5) or
Side Speaker
(No. 8)
2V-----4VV---6VVV-8VVVV
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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.
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
1.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2.To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or
the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle components.
3.Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5.When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard
to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may
damage the motherboard.
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2.12.1
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
2.1
CPU Installation
2.12.1
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90
o
angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner Small Triangle
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
2.22.2
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.22.2
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-
tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 4 or CPU_FAN2,
see Page 12, No. 5). 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.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.12 No.7), 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 3 PCI slots and 4 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 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
PCIE2 / PCIE3 (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.
PCIE4 (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 PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two slots will work at
x8 bandwidth.
3. In 3-Way CrossFireX
cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 and PCIE3
slots will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.
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.
5. PCIE1 slot is shared with PCIE4 slot. If you use PCIE1 slot, PCIE4
slot will work at x1 bandwidth. If you use PCIE4 slot, PCIE1 slot will be
disabled.
TM
mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics
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 a nd ma ke 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 fa cing 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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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output
support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor
feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This
motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and
HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can drive same or
different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub
monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor
cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel.
VGA/D-Sub port
VGA/DVI-D port
2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your
system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install
onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard.
1. DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time. When one of
them is enabled, the other one will be disabled.
2. When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or
HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two
monitors instead of both monitors.
HDMI port
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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA
output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA
cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Please
refer to page 19 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub
monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor
cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the
corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2,
PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “UMA Frame Buffer
Size” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB]
or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the
value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do
not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will
disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this
motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the
steps below.
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish
to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use
multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary,
and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight.
Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
1
PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
3333
33
3333
System Panel HeaderThis header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)several system front panel
(see p.12 No. 16)functions.
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).
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 HeaderPlease connect the chassis
(3-pin PLED1)power LED to this header to
(see p.12 No. 15)indicate system power status.
1
PLED+
PLED+
PLED-
The LED is on when the system
is operating. The LED keeps
blinking in S1 state. The LED is
off in S3/S4 state or S5 state
(power off).
Chassis Speaker HeaderPlease connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)speaker to this header.
(see p.12 No. 14)
1
SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
+5V
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Chassis and Power Fan ConnectorsPlease connect the fan cables
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)to the fan connectors and
(see p.12 No. 8)match the black wire to the
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)speed can be controlled through
(see p.12 No. 10)BIOS or OC Tuner utility.
(3-pin CHA_FAN3)
(see p.12 No. 11)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.12 No. 43)
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
ground pin. CHA_FAN1/2/3 fan
CPU Fan ConnectorsPlease connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)cable to this connector and
(see p.12 No. 4)match the black wire to the
1 2 3 4
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.
(3-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.12 No. 5)
ground pin.
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
ATX Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1)supply to this connector.
(see p.12 No. 9)
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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13
12
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
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1
24
13
ATX 12V Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1)power supply to this connector.
(see p.12 No. 1)
8 5
4 1
Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work
if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
8 5
4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation
IEEE 1394 HeaderBesides one default IEEE 1394
(9-pin FRONT_1394)port on the I/O panel, there is one
(see p.12 No. 22)IEEE 1394 header
RXTPAM_0
1
RXTPAP_0
GND
RXTPBM_0
RXTPBP_0
GND
+12V
+12V
GND
(FRONT_1394) on this
motherboard. This IEEE 1394
header can support one IEEE
4 1
1394 port.
Serial port HeaderThis COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.12 No.32)
1
RRXD1
DDTR#1
TTXD1
DDCD#1
DDSR#1
CCTS#1
RRTS#1
GND
RRI#1
HDMI_SPDIF HeaderHDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA
(see p.12 No. 34)card, allows the system to
1
GND
SPDIFOUT
connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
Front USB 3.0 PanelThis front USB 3.0 panel can
support 2 additional USB 3.0
ports besides the I/O panel.
Please connect the light blue
connector on the cable of this
front USB 3.0 panel to the USB
3.0 header (USB3_2_3) and
fasten the front USB 3.0 panel to
the chassis with the bundled
six screws.
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2.10 Smart Switches2.10 Smart Switches
2.10 Smart Switches
2.10 Smart Switches2.10 Smart Switches
This motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and
clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or
clear the CMOS values.
Power SwitchPower Switch is a smart switch,
(PWRBTN)allowing users to quickly turn
(see p.12 No. 28)on/off the system.
Reset SwitchReset Switch is a smart switch,
(RSTBTN)allowing users to quickly reset
(see p.12 No. 27)the system.
RESET
Clear CMOS SwitchClear CMOS Switch is a smart
(CLRCBTN)switch, allowing users to quickly
(see p.13 No. 14)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 31 “Clear CMOS jumper” description
instead.
clr
CMOS
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2.11 Dr. Debug2.11 Dr. Debug
2.11 Dr. Debug
2.11 Dr. Debug2.11 Dr. Debug
Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even
easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.
The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other
components before system memory is available. The following table describes the
type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the
BIOS:
CheckpointDescription
Before D1Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done
including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.
D1Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power
management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch
CMOS.
D0Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock
checksum.
D2Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing
module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.
D3If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do
memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization.
Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.
D4Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.
D5Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control
is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.
D6Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if
BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery
is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.
D7Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface
module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine
whether to execute serial flash.
D8The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is
stored in memory.
D9Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS
into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and
F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM.
DARestore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST
(ExecutePOSTKernel).
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The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS
pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may
occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:
CheckpointDescription
03Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS,
POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and
GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable
“wCMOSFlags.”
04Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and
CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading
storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on
default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.
Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system
05Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt
vector table.
06Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the
POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.
Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”
08Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the
keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of
KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
C0Early CPU Init Start — Disable Cache - Init Local APIC
C1Set up boot strap proccessor Information
C2Set up boot strap proccessor for POST
C5Enumerate and set up application proccessors
C6Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor
C7Early CPU Init Exit
0AInitializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
0BDetects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
0CDetects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
0ETesting and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel
Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets
control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent
logo modules.
13Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
24Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
30Initialize System Management Interrupt.
2AInitializes different devices through DIM.
See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
2CInitializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter
installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
2EInitializes all the output devices.
31Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM
module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.
Activate ADM module.
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33Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text
information.
37Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and
any OEM specific information.
38Initializes different devices through DIM.
39Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
3AInitialize RTC date/time.
3BTest for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC
keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.
3CMid POST initialization of chipset registers.
40Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in
CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,
EBDA, etc.
50Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an
adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
52Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.
Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.
60Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
75Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
78Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
7AInitializes remaining option ROMs.
7CGenerate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
84Log errors encountered during POST.
85Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
87Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.
8CLate POST initialization of chipset registers.
8DBuild ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported)
8EProgram the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected
90Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
A0Check boot password if installed.
A1Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
A2Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill
the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ
Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system
configuration display if needed.
A4Initialize runtime language module.
A7Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s
before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.
A8Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
A9Wait for user input at config display if needed.
AAUninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM
module.
ABPrepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
ACEnd of POST initialization of chipset registers.
B1Save system context for ACPI.
00Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).
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Serial ASerial A
2.12
Serial A
2.122.12
Serial ASerial A
This motherboard adopts AMD SB850 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3)
hard disks and RAID functions. 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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A3 (SAA3 (SA
T
A3 (SA
TT
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This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA3 in RAID/
AHCI mode. AMD SB850 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host
controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers
developed thru a joint industry effort.
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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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to SATA3 HDD
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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.
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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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.
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If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more
SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenStorage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy
disk.)
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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Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key.
drivers into the floppy diskette.
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STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.
Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation
guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation
guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:
.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver.
When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver.
After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install
according to the OS you install.
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If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk
composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below
steps.
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenStorage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.
Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation
guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation
guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:
.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 3: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.
Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.16.1 step 2 on page 44.
STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
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If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS
on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures
according to the OS you install.
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If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID
functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenStorage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.
Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.16.1 step 2 on page 44.
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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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenStorage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
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HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenStorage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenStorage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS
setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied
during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk
before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.
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This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the
BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,
POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,
and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar
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BIOS Menu Bar
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BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MainTo set up the system time/date information
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
AdvancedTo set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
BootTo set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
SecurityTo set up the security features
ExitTo exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
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3.1.2
Navigation Keys
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Navigation KeysNavigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.
Navigation Key(s)Function Description
/Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / -To change option for the selected items
<Enter>To bring up the selected screen
<F1>To display the General Help Screen
<F9>To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10>To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC>To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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Main ScreenMain Screen
When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting.
Configuration options: [Press Enter], [Default], [5% (3570MHz)] to [50%
(5100MHz)]. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your
CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting
You can use this option to load the optiomized mGPU overclocking setting.
Configuration options: [Press Enter], [Default], [750MHz] to [1000MHz].
Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your mGPU and
motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode
Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configura-
tion options: [Auto] and [Manual].
CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.
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This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.
Boot Failure Guard
Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.
Boot Failure Guard Count
Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.
ASRock UCC
ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As
long as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock
the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC
feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-
core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3
cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU
performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is sup-
ported with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support
this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.
CPU Active Core Control
This allows you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The configura-
tion options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [All
Cores].
Processor Maximum Frequency
It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.
Processor Maximum Voltage
It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.
Multiplier/Voltage Change
This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the
value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is
recommended to keep the default value for system stability.
Main
OC Tweaker
Load Optimized CPU OC Setting
Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting
CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode
CPU Frequency (MHZ)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
ASRock UCC
CPU Active Core Control
Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage
Multiplier/Voltage Change
HT Bus Speed
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on CPU’s capability.
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CPU Frequency Multiplier
For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of
this item.
CPU Voltage
It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and
system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.
NB Frequency Multiplier
For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of
this item.
NB Voltage
It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and
system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.
HT Bus Speed
This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configura-
tion options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [x10 2000MHz].
HT Bus Width
This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configura-
tion options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].
Memory Configuration
Memory Clock
This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the
standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066],
[667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600].
DRAM Voltage
Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.250V] to
[2.065V]. The default value is [Auto].
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OC Tweaker
Memory Timing
Memory Controller Mode
Power Down Enable
Bank Interleaving
Channel Interleaving
CAS Latency (CL)
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TRAS
TRTP
TRRD
TWTR
TWR
TRC
TRWTWB
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TWRRD
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Memory Controller Mode
It allows you to adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options:
[Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [Unganged].
Power Down Enable
Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.
Bank Interleaving
Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the
same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.
Channel Interleaving
It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options:
[Disabled], [Address bits 6], [Address bits 12], [HASH 1] and [HASH 2]. The
default value is [HASH 2].
CAS Latency (CL)
Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRCD
Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to
[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRP
Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to
[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRAS
Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [15CLK] to
[30CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRTP
Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to
[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
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TRRD
Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to
[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TWTR
Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to
[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TWR
Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to
[12CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRC
Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [Auto], [11CLK] to
[42CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRWTWB
Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to
[18CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRWTTO
Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to
[17CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TWRRD
Use this to adjust TWRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to
[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TWRWR
Use this to adjust TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to
[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRDRD
Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to
[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRFC0
Use this to adjust TRFC0 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],
[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].
TRFC1
Use this to adjust TRFC1 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],
[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].
MA Timing
Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T],
[1T]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA ADDR/CMD Delay
Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].
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CHA ADDR/CMD Setup
Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA CS/ODT Delay
Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].
CHA CS/ODT Setup
Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB ADDR/CMD Delay
Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].
CHB ADDR/CMD Setup
Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB CS/ODT Delay
Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is
[Auto].
CHB CS/ODT Setup
Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA CKE Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHA CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA CS/ODT Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA ADDR/CMD Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA CLK Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA DATA Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA DQS Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].
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CHA Processor ODT
Use this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:
[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB CKE Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHB CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB CS/ODT Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB ADDR/CMD Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Drive. Configuration options:
[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB CLK Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB DATA Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHB DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB DQS Drive
Use this to adjust values for CHB DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto],
[0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHB Processor ODT
Use this to adjust values for CHB Processor ODT. Configuration options:
[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].
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Chipset Settings
SidePort Clock Speed
This allows you to select sideport clock speed. The default value is [Auto].
Configuration options: [Auto], [533MHz] to [1700MHz].
Onboard GPU Clock Override
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard GPU Clock Override
feature.
Onboard GPU Clock
This option only appears when you enable “Onboard GPU Clock
Override”. The default value is [700].
HT Voltage
Use this to select Hyper-Transport voltage. Configuration options: [Auto],
[1.106V] to [1.820V]. The default value is [Auto].
NB Voltage
Use this to select NB voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.108V] to
[1.794V]. The default value is [Auto].
SB Voltage
Use this to select SB voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V] to
[1.40V]. The default value is [Auto].
SidePort Voltage
Use this to select SidePort voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.50V]
and [1.80V]. The default value is [Auto].
CPU VDDA Voltage
Use this to select CPU VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.56V]
and [2.70V]. The default value is [Auto].
PCIE VDDA Voltage
Use this to select PCIE VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.81V]
and [1.92V]. The default value is [Auto].
Would you like to save current setting user defaults?
In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults
according to your own requirements.
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3.43.4
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
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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit
Advanced
Options for CPU
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This
convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without
entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch
this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or
hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without
preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/
12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will
show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper
BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update
process completes.
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3.4.13.4.1
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
3.4.1
CPU Configuration
3.4.13.4.1
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
Advanced
CPU Configuration
Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State
L3 Cache Allocation
CPU Thermal Throttle
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Enabling this function
may reduce CPU voltage
andmemoryfreq.,and
lead to system
stability or
compatibility issue
with some memory
modules or power
supplies. Please set
this item to [Disabled]
if above issue occurs.
Select Screen
Select Screen
Select Item
Select Item
+-Change Option
+-Change Option
F1General Help
F1General Help
F9Load Defaults
F9Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ESC Exit
Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The
default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and
[Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this
function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this
function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to
system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power
supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.
Secure Virtual Machine
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The
default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
Enhance Halt State
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.
L3 Cache Allocation
The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and
[All Cores].
CPU Thermal Throttle
Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the
CPU from overheated. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [12.5%],
[25%], [37.5%], [50%], [62.5%], [75%] and [87.5%]. The default value is