ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 User Manual

939Dual-SATA2

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published July 2006

Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 8

1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O ........................................................................ 9

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 10

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 11

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 11

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 12

2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP

Slot)

2.5 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 16

2.6 Surround Display Feature......................................................... 16

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 17

2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................................ 20

2.9 Making a SATA Driver Diskette For SATA Operation in .............

“RAID” Mode. ............................................................................ 20

2.10 SATA Operating in “non-RAID” Mode ....................................... 21

2.11 SATAII Operating in “IDE” Mode ................................................ 21

2.12 Making a SATAII Driver Diskette For SATAII Operation in .........

“SATA” Mode. ........................................................................... 21

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 22

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 23

3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 24

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 35

3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 36

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 22

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 23

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 25

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 27

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 28

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 29

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 32

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 33

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 33

3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 35

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 36

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3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 37

3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 38

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 39

4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 39

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 39

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 39

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 39

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 39

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as

well. ASRock website

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Motherboard

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

1 x ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Support CD

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

1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield

http://www.asrock.com

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU: 939-Pin Socket Supporting AMD Athlon

Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Chipsets: North Bridge:

ULi® M1695 chipset

For 939-Pin CPU, FSB @ 1 GHz / 2.0 GT/s

South Bridge:

ULi® M1567 chipset, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s

Memory: 4 x DDR DIMM Slots:

4 DIMMs support PC3200 (DDR 400) / PC2700 (DDR 333) /

PC2100 (DDR 266), Max. 4GB

Dual Channel Memory Technology support (see CAUTION 2)

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6

Supports up to 4 IDE Devices

Serial ATA: Supports up to 2 SATA devices at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate

(No support for “Hot Plug” functions)

Serial ATA II: 1 SATA II device at 3.0Gb/s data transfer rate

(No support for “Hot Plug” functions)

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 Floppy Disk Drives
Audio: 7.1 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing

Motherboard Temperature Sensing

CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 3)

CPU Fan Tachometer

Chassis Fan Tachometer

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

Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade from AMD 939-Pin CPU to other future

CPU, such as 940-Pin CPU (M2)
(see page 14 for details)

PCI Slots: 3 x PCI Slots, PCI Specification 2.2
PCI EXPRESS Slots: 1 slot with PCIE x 16, 1 slot with PCIE x 1;

PCIE Specification 1.0a

AGP Slot: 1 x AGP Slot

Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP Card (see CAUTION 4)

USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 Ports:

4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel

Plus 2 On-Board Headers Supporting 4 Extra USB 2.0 Ports
(see CAUTION 5)

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64 / 64FX Processor

Technology (see CAUTION 1)

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ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port

1 Serial Port: COM1

1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

1 RJ-45 Port

Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /

Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone
(see CAUTION 6)

BIOS: AMI Legal BIOS

Supports “Plug and Play”

ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

CPU Frequency Stepless Control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 7)

OS: Microsoft

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Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant

CAUTION!

1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’

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

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

4. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!

5. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

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

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

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technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 40 to

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enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the

installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.

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.

It may cause permanent damage!

SP1 / 2000 SP4.

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,

and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 9 for proper connection.

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

frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

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PS2_USB_PWR1

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PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

COM1

USB2.0
T:USB2
B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Top:

REARSPK

Bottom:

CTRBASS

Center:

SIDESPK

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Bottom:

MICIN

Top:

LINEIN

Center:

FRONT

CD1

I/O

Super

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LAN
PHY

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AUDIO
CODEC

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JR1 JL1

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AUDIO1

ATXPWR1

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7.1CH

FUTURE_CPU_PORT1

J11

PCIE 2

GAME1

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ATX12V1

CPU_FAN1

J1

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J3

J4

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J2

PCIE 1

J10

J9

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

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1.5V_AGP1

AGP8X

USB2.0

IR1

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939Dual-SATA2

24.4cm (9.6-in)

SOCKET 939

ULi

M1695

Chipset

PCI

EXPRESS

2Mb

BIOS

CMOS

Battery

FLOPPY1

USB45

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SATAII

ULi

M1567

Chipset

IDE1

IDE2

CLRTC1

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USB67

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DDR400

Dual Channel

FSB1G

Dual coreCPU

SATAII_1

ATA133

CHA_FAN1

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DDR1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)

SPEAKER1

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DDR2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

1

HDLED RESET

DDR3 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)

SATA

SATA2

SATA1

PLEDPWRBTN

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DDR4(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

30.5cm (12.0-in)

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JMicron
JMB360

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PANEL1

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 1 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
4 ATX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 2 2 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 Flash Memory
6 939-Pin CPU Socket 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 26 Game Port Header (GAME1)

8 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 27 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4; Black) 28 JR1 JL1 Jumper
9 North Bridge Controller 29 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
10 Serial ATAII Connector (SA T AII_1, red) 30 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)
11 JMicron JMB360 Chipset (PCIEX1 interface) 31 J9 / J10 Jumper
12 South Bridge Controller 32 PCI EXPRESS Slot (PCIE2)
13 Secondary Serial A T A Connector (SA T A2) 33 J11 Jumper
14 Primary Serial A TA Conne ctor (SA T A1 ) 34 PCI EXPRESS Slot (PCIE1)
15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 35 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1)
16 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 36 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 37 J1-J8 Jumpers
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

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ASRock 8CH I/OASRock 8CH I/O

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ASRock 8CH I/O

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

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

* 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.

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

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TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

939Dual-SATA2 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 ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the

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

power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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

component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or

the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a

safety grounded object before you handle components.

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

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-

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

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

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

damage the motherboard.

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2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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

o

angle.

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

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

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

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

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

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

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

to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

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

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner

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

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 8, No. 3). 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)

939Dual-SATA2 motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate)

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) DDR DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words,
you have to install identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and
DDR2; Blue slots; see p.8 No.7) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B

(DDR3 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.8 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory

Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four
DDR DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR

DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4

(Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)

(1) Populated Populated - -

(2) - - Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR 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

(DDR1 and DDR2), or in the set of black slots (DDR3 and DDR4).

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

in the DDR 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 DDR1

and DDR3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Tech-

nology .

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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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Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots

2.4

Expansion Slots

2.42.4

Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots

(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)

(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)

(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)

There are 1 Future CPU Port, 3 PCI slots, 2 PCIE slots, and 1 AGP slot on 939Dual­SATA2 motherboard.

Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port):

Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade your AMD 939-Pin CPU to AMD 940-Pin CPU by
installing an add-on ASRock M2CPU Board into this future CPU Port on 939Dual-
SATA2 motherboard. Before you upgrade the 939-Pin CPU to the 940-Pin (M2) CPU,
it is necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on 939Dual-
SATA2 motherboard. Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.

This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is not an AGP slot! Please do

NOT insert any AGP card into it!

CPU Type Jumper Settings

939-Pin CPU

(Default)

940-Pin (M2)

CPU

(Using add-on
ASRock M2CPU
Board)

3

2

J3 J4

3

2

J1 J2

2_3

J11

2

1

J3 J4

2

1

J1 J2

1_2

J11

3

2

J7 J8

3

2

3

2

J5 J6

2_3

J10

2_3

J9

2

1

2

1

1_2

J10

1_2

J9

1414

14

1414

J7 J8

J5 J6

3

2

3

2

2

1

2

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NOTE

When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you

removing the jumper caps more easily. This Jumper Cap Remover is bundled in your motherboard

package, and please follow the “Jumper Cap Remover Instruction” to use it properly.

PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

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

width graphics cards.

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

Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics

card.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this

motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage infor-

mation of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.

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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2.52.5

Surround Display FeatureSurround Display Feature

2.5

Surround Display Feature

2.52.5

Surround Display FeatureSurround Display Feature

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

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

Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the docu­ment at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display

2.62.6

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.6

Jumpers Setup

2.62.6

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

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.8, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

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

power supply.

JR1 JL1 Jumper

(see p.8, No. 28)

1_2

+5V

JL1 JR1

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel

audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRTC1)

(see p.8, No. 20)

Note: CLRTC1 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 CLRTC1 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

2_3

Clear CMOS

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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 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!

•

Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.8 No. 24)

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) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.8 No. 15) (39-pin IDE2, see p.8 No. 16)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

IDE2

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE

device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor

for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please

connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and

CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SATA1: see p.8 No. 14) connectors support SATA data

(SATA2: see p.8 No. 13) cables for internal storage

SATA2

devices. The current SATA

SATA1

interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s

data transfer rate.

Serial ATA II Connector This Serial ATA II (SATA II)

(SATA II_1: see p.8 No. 10) connector supports SATA II

SATA II_1

data cables for internal storage

devices. The current SATA II

interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s

data transfer rate.

It is recommended to plug SATAII HDD to SATAII connector (SATAII_1) and

connect SATA HDD to SATA connector (SATA1 or SATA2).

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

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA

hard disk or the SATA connector

on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SATA HDD

power connector

connect to the

power supply

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-

1

USB_PWR

P-6

P-7

USB_PWR

P+6

P+7

GND

GND

DUMMY

panel are not sufficient, this

USB 2.0 header is available to

support 2 additional USB 2.0

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

(see p.8 No. 21) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

ports.

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-

1

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

IRTX

1

IRRX

P+5

P+4

+5VSB

GND

GND

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

panel are not sufficient, this

USB 2.0 header is available to

support 2 additional USB 2.0

ports.

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

(see p.8 No. 22) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

(see p.8 No. 25) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.8 No. 36) from sound sources such as

CD-R

GND
GND

CD-L

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

1

GND

+5VA

BACKOUT-R

AUD-OUT-R

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT-L

DUMMY

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1818

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.8 No. 27) convenient connection and

1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.8 No. 17) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

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

(see p.8 No. 18)

1

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.8 No. 19) match the black wire to the

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.8 No. 3) match the black wire to the

GND

+12V

CPU_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.8 No. 2)

ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with

(see p.8 No. 4) ATX 12V plug to this connector.

Failing to do so will cause power

up failure.

Game Port Header Connect a Game cable to this

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

(see p.8 No. 26) is installed.

+5V

JBB1

JBX

MIDI_OUT

JBY

JBB2

MIDI_IN

1

JAX

JAB1

+5V

GND

GND

JAY

1919

19

1919

JAB2

+5V

2.82.8

Serial ASerial A

2.8

Serial A

2.82.8

Serial ASerial A

This motherboard adopts JMicron JMB360 chipset that supports Serial ATAII

(SATAII) hard disk. It also adopts ULi M1567 south bridge chipset that supports

Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks, and supports RAID functions. You may install SATA

hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will

guide you to install the SATA hard disks.

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

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

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

connector.

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

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“RAID” Mode“RAID” Mode

“RAID” Mode

“RAID” Mode“RAID” Mode

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your

SATA HDDs, you will need to make a SATA driver diskette before you start the OS

installation.

TT

A (SAA (SA

TT

T

TT

1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD functions on SATA, SATA

HDDs must be operated in “RAID” mode.

2. “RAID” and “non-RAID” mode are options under “SATA Operation Mode” in

BIOS setup. Please refer to page 30 for details. They need different drivers

during actual operation.

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

A (SA

T

A) Hard Disks Installation

A (SAA (SA

TT

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

TT

A Driver DiskA Driver Disk

T

A Driver Disk

TT

A Driver DiskA Driver Disk

ette Fette F

ette F

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or SAor SA

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STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

(Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!)

STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

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

ROM as the boot device.

STEP 3: When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate

Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

STEP 4: Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.
WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will
lose ALL data in it!
Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.

STEP 5: The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers

into the floppy diskette.

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Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000

/ Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your system directly without setting the RAID

configuration on your system, or you may start to use “RAID Installation Guide” to set

RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you install the OS. Before you start to

configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD

for proper configuration. Please find the document, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installa-

tion and RAID Configuration”, at the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ Information \ Manual \ RAID Installation Guide \ English.pdf

2.102.10

SASA

TT

2.10

2.102.10

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your

SATA HDDs operating in non-RAID mode, you don’t need to make a SATA driver

diskette before OS installation.

2.112.11

2.11

2.112.11

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your

SATAII HDDs operating in IDE mode, you don’t need to make a SATAII driver diskette

before OS installation.

2.122.12

2.12

2.122.12

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your

SATAII HDDs, you will need to make a SATAII driver diskette before you start the OS

installation. You need to copy the SATAII driver package to a diskette and use it while

OS queries for other boot device driver diskette. (Please see the “Readme.txt” in

SATAII driver directory on the support CD for the files needed to copy to the diskette.)

A Operating in “non-RAID” ModeA Operating in “non-RAID” Mode

SA

T

A Operating in “non-RAID” Mode

SASA

TT

A Operating in “non-RAID” ModeA Operating in “non-RAID” Mode

SASA

TT

AII Operating in “IDE” ModeAII Operating in “IDE” Mode

SA

T

AII Operating in “IDE” Mode

SASA

TT

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in “SAin “SA

TT

in “SA

in “SAin “SA

A” ModeA” Mode

T

A” Mode

TT

A” ModeA” Mode

TT

AII Driver DiskAII Driver Disk

T

AII Driver Disk

TT

AII Driver DiskAII Driver Disk

ette Fette F

ette F

ette Fette F

or SAor SA

TT

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or SAor SA

AII OperationAII Operation

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AII OperationAII Operation

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3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

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

The Flash 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> during

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

will continue with its test routines.

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

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

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

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following

BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,

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

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

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

Main To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features
Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

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

key.

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

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

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

the system overview.

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR 1
DDR 2
DDR 3
DDR 4

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: 939Dual-SATA2 BIOS P1.0
: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor3500+

(64 bit supported)
: 2200 MHz
: 10FF0/41
: 128KB
: 1024KB

: 512MB

: 256MB/166MHz(DDR333)
: 256MB/166MHz(DDR333)
: None
: None

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Dual-Channel MemoryMode

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.

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

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

Select Screen

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

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In the future, you may upgrade your AMD 939-Pin CPU to AMD 940-Pin (M2) CPU by
installing an add-on ASRock M2CPU Board into future CPU Port on this motherboard

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

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

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO

Configuration

USB Configuration

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Options for CPU

Select Screen

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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

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3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard

Spread Spectrum
Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Memory Clock

Flexibility Option

Burst Length

CAS Latency (CL)

TRCD

TRAS

TRP

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[Auto]
[200]

[100]
[Enabled]

[Auto]
[Enabled]

x11 2200 MHz

1.450 V

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[4 Beats]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If

multiplier and

Manual,
voltage

will be set based

on User Selection in Setup.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Overclock Mode

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

options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.].

CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. The range is from 140MHz to

300MHz. The default value is [200].

PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. The range is from 70MHz to

150MHz. The default value is [100].

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Auto] as default.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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

Processor Maximum Multiplier

It will display Processor Maximum Multiplier 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 Multiplier and Processor Voltage. However, it is recom-

mended to keep the default value for system stability.

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Advanced

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard

Spread Spectrum
Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier

Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Multiplier
Processor Voltage

Memory Clock
Flexibility Option
Burst Length
CAS Latency (CL)
TRCD
TRAS

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[Auto]
[200]
[100]
[Enabled]

[Auto]
[Enabled]

x11 2200 MHz

1.450 V

[Manual]

[x11 2200 MHz]
[1.450V]

[Auto]
[Disabled]
[4 Beats]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If

multiplier and

Manual,
voltage

will be set based

on UserSelection in Setup.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Processor Multiplier

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual];

otherwise, it will be hidden. You may set the value from [x8 1600 MHz] up

to [x25 5000 MHz] but no higher than the value of “Processor Maximum

Multiplier”. For example, if the value of “Processor Maximum Multiplier” is

[x11 2200 MHz], the actual value of multiplier will be [x11 2200 MHz] even if

you set this item to a value higher than [x11 2200 MHz]. However, for

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

Processor Voltage

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual];

otherwise, it will be hidden. For safety and system stability, it is not recom-

mended to adjust the value of this item.

Memory Clock

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

standard values as listed: [133 MHz (DDR266)], [166 MHz (DDR333)],

[200 MHz (DDR400)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for

memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

Burst Length

Burst length can be set to 8 or 4 beats. 64 Bit Dq must use the 4 beats.

CAS Latency (CL)

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

options: [Auto], [2.0], [3.0], and [2.5].

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TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK],

[4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK], [6CLK],

[7CLK], [8CLK], [9CLK], [10CLK], [11CLK], [12CLK], [13CLK], [14CLK], and

[15CLK].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK],

[4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK].

MA Timing

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

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

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

OnBoard LAN

OnBoard AC97 Audio

AGP Aperture Size
AGP Data Rate
AGP Fast Write

Graphics Adapter

Primary

CPU -NB Link Speed
CPU -NB Link Width
NB -SB Link Speed
NB-SB Width
HTTtoPCI Bridge Decode Scheme
DRAM Voltage

Gated Clock Function

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[64MB]
[4X]
[Disabled]
[PCI]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

[Disabled]

Enable/Disable onboard
Audio device.

Select Screen

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

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OnBoard LAN

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

OnBoard AC97 Audio

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC97 Audio feature.

AGP Aperture Size

It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics

memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the default value unless the

installed AGP card’s specifications requires other sizes. Configuration

options: [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], and [256MB].

AGP Data Rate

Use this item to adjust the AGP Data Rate. Configuration options: [8X], [4X].

AGP Fast Write

This allows you to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol

support.

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Primary Graphics Adapter

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

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

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

options: [PCI], [PCIE] and [AGP].

CPU - NB Link Speed

This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link frequency. Configuration

options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz], and [1000

MHz].

CPU - NB Link Width

This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link width. Configuration options:

[Auto], [8 BIT], and [16 BIT].

NB - SB Link Speed

This feature allows you selecting NB to SB link frequency. Configuration

options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz], and [1000

MHz].

NB - SB Width

This feature allows you selecting NB to SB link width. Configuration options:

[Auto], [8 BIT], and [16 BIT].

HTTtoPCI Bridge Decode Scheme

Use this to select HTT to PCI bridge decode scheme. Configuration options:

[Auto], [Positive], and [Subtractive].

DRAM Voltage

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

[Normal]. The default value is [Auto].

Gated Clock Function

You can enable or disable gated clock function. Configuration options:

[Enabled], [Disabled].

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Repost Video on STR Resume

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

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[Auto]

[No]

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

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Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

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

Suspend to RAM

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

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

you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Repost Video on STR Resume”

will be hidden.

Repost Video on STR Resume
This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. (STR refers to

suspend to RAM.)

Restore on AC/Power Loss

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

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

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

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

Ring-In Power On

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

the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

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

power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

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

the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

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

system.

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

OnBoard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

OnBoard SATAII Controller

SATAII Operation Mode

Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
SATA1
SATA2
SATAII

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[Both]

[Enabled]
[RAID]
[Enabled]
[IDE]

[Hard Disk]

[Not Detected]

[ATAPI CDROM]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
PRIMARY: enables only
the Primary IDE
Controller.
SECONDARY: enables
only the Secondary IDE
Controller.
BOTH: enables both IDE
Controllers.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

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OnBoard IDE Controller

You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel.

Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by

selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options:

[Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

OnBoard SATA Controller

Enable the onboard SATA controller by selecting [Enabled]. The default

value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled],

[Auto].

SATA Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this

option is [RAID]. Configuration options: [RAID], [non-RAID].

OnBoard SATAII Controller

Enable the onboard SATAII controller by selecting [Enabled]. The default

value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled],

[Auto].

SATAII Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATAII Operation Mode. The default value of this

option is [IDE]. Configuration options: [IDE], [SATA].

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will

use the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction,

which can be applied to the configurations of “Primary IDE Slave”, “Sec-

ondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” as well.

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Advanced

Primary IDE Master

:Hard Disk

Device

:MAXTOR 6L080J4

Vendor

:80.0 GB

Size

:Supported

LBA Mode

:16Sectors

Block Mode

:4

PIO Mode

:MultiWord DMA-2

Async DMA

:Ultra DMA-6

Ultra DMA

:Supported

S.M.A.R.T.

Type

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

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[Auto]

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

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

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

TYPE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IDE hard disk drives to active.

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

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

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

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

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

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

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

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

optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

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

compatible IDE devices.

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S.M.A.R.T.

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

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

[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

transfer rate.

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

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[32]

[Enabled]

ValueinunitsofPCI
clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.

Select Screen

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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

PCI Latency Timer

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

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

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

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3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

Floppy B

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Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

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[1.44 MB 3 "]

2

[Disabled]

Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port

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[Enabled]

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

Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

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

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

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

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

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

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

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

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Parallel Port Address

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

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

Parallel Port Mode

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

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

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

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

EPP Version

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

and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

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

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

Parallel Port IRQ

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

[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

OnBoard Game Port

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

OnBoard MIDI Port

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

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

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3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

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

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Support

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

Legacy USB Support

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

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

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

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

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

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

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

speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

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H/W Monitor

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

: 2833 RPM
:N/A

: 1.532 V
: 3.129 V
: 4.877 V
: 11.741V

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Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

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

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

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

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd

Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
Removable Drives

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Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

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[HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08]
[CD/DVD: SM-CD-ROM]

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[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Select Screen

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

To enable or disable the
boot from network feature.

Select Screen

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

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Boot From Network

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

function after boot-up.

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3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

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

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password
Clear User Password

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Security

Install or Change the
password.

Select Screen

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

Exit

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3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

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Save Changes and Exit

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

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

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

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

card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

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

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

Load Optimal Defaults

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

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

configurations.

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Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10keycanbeused
for this operation.

Select Screen

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

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4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.

Software Suppor

4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

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:

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary,

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

OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

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

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

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

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

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

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

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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

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

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

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

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

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4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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

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

dealer for further information.

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

APPENDIX:

APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

technology under Windows system. When using this feature, please make sure to

install “AMD Processor Driver” from the “Support CD” first.

If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction

below to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology:

1. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button.

Select Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows XP only)

3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen

Saver tab.

4. Click the “Power…” button. The following dialog box appears.

5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power
Management.

6. Click OK to implement settings.

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