ASROCK 939DUAL-VSTA User Manual

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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

Published June 2006

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1) 4 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Flash Memory 6 939-Pin CPU Socket 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 25 Game Port Header (GAME1)

8 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 26 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4; Black) 27 JR1 / JL1 Jumper 9 North Bridge Controller 28 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 10 Serial A T AII Connector (SA T AII_1, red) 29 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 11 JMicron JMB360 Chipset (PCIE x1 interface) 30 J9 / J10 Jumper 12 South Bridge Controller 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2) 13 Secondary Serial A T A Conne ctor (SA T A2 ) 32 J11 Jumper 14 Primary Serial A T A Connector (SATA1) 3 3 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 34 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1) 16 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 36 J1-J8 Jumpers

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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 spea ker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See

the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -4 V -- -- V 6V--VV 8 VVVV

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939Dual-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA 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

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Specifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm CPU - Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 Processors

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: ULi® M1695

- Southbridge: ULi® M1567

Memory - Dual Channel DDR Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266

- Max. capacity: 4GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)

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

Expansion Slot - 1 x Future CPU Port (Supports CPU upgrade from AMD K8

939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU through AM2CPU Board) (see page 13 for details)

- 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 7)

Audio - C-Media CM6501 7.1 channel audio compliant with UAA

architecture

LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 8CH I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central / Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions

- 1 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connector by JMicron JMB 360 (PCIE x1 interface), supports NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 9)

- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Game header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 1 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wa ke Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Ta chometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM compliant

(see CAUTION 11)

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

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CAUTION!

1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 45 of “User Manual” in the support CD to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. Since not all K8 939-pin CPU can support AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology, please check AMD’s website for details.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 23 for details.

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 11 for proper installation.

4. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

5. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, plea se check if the CPU fa n 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.

6. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported ATi X300 and X300SE Series PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16)” on page 9. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 13.

7. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode s. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SA TAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 19 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

11. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest.

CPU Athlon 3000+ Memory 512MB Single Channel VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo

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with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)

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SupporSuppor

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SupporSuppor VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16)VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16)

VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16)

VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16)VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16)

(for Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM)

Since the margin of ATi X300 and X300SE series PCI Express VGA cards may vary with different card vendors, we recommend users to adopt the compatible ATi X300 and X300SE series cards below which have passed our lab test.

Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name Vendor ATi ASUS EAX300/TD/128M/A RADEON X300

ted Ated A

Ti X300 and X300SE Series PCI ExpressTi X300 and X300SE Series PCI Express

ted A

Ti X300 and X300SE Series PCI Express

ted Ated A

Ti X300 and X300SE Series PCI ExpressTi X300 and X300SE Series PCI Express

GIGABYTE GV-RX30128D RADEON X300 GECUBE RADEONR X300 PCIe 128MB RADEON X300 MSI RX300-TD128E RADEON X300 MSI RX300SE-TD128E RADEON X300SE

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InstallationInstallation

Installation

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InstallationInstallation

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.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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 antstatic 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, plea se do not over-tighten the screws!

Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

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

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

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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.

Step 5. Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to

the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.

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2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

939Dual-VSTA 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.2 No.7) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.2 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 T e chnology.

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 Technology .

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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.

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.

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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

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Expansion Slots

2.32.3

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 939DualVSTA motherboard.

Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port):

Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade your AMD K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU by installing an add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board into this future CPU Port on 939Dual-VSTA motherboard. Before you upgrade the K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940- Pin CPU, it is necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on 939Dual-VSTA 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)

AM2 940-Pin CPU

(Using add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board)

J3 J4

J1 J2

J10 J9

J11

J3 J4

J1 J2

J10 J9

J11

J7 J8

J5 J6

J7 J8

J5 J6

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When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you removing the jumper caps more ea sily. 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 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported ATi X300 and X300SE Series PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI

Express x16)” on page 9. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width graphics cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to in stall a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot ha s

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 da mage! 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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Surround Display FeatureSurround Display Feature

2.4

Surround Display Feature

2.42.4

Surround Display FeatureSurround Display Feature

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

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Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.5

Jumpers Setup

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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.2, 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.2, No. 27)

Short Open

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.2, 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.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 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!

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Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 23)

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.2 No. 15) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 16)

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connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

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 (Black) These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SAT A1: see p.2 No. 14) connectors support SATA data (SAT A2: see p.2 No. 13) cables for internal storage

SAT A2

devices. The current SATA

SAT A1

interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate.

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

(SAT A II_1: see p.2 No. 10) connector supports SATA

SATA II_1

data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATAII 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).

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Serial A TA (SATA) Either end of the SA T A data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATA /

SATAII connector on the motherboard.

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 SAT A

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 Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB45) ports on the I/O panel, there is (see p.2 No. 21) one USB 2.0 header on this

motherboard. This USB 2.0 header cansupport two USB

2.0 ports.

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.2 No. 24) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 35) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(8-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

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System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 17) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 18)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 19) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 3) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2)

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ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2 No. 4) ATX 12V plug to this connector.

Failing to do so will cause power up failure.

Game Port Hea der Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) header if the Game port bracket (see p.2 No. 25) is installed.

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SASA

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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

AII Hard Disk Setup Guide

SASA

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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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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 / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA /

SATAII connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

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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 35 of “User Manual” in the support CD for details. They need different drivers during actual operation.

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939Dual-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SAT AII Device s.

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII 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 SATA / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

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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® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, you need to make a SATA driver diskette before you start the OS installation.

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 CDROM 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 floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.

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

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

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After making a SATA driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the ULi® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.

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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. Please follow the below procedures.

STEP 1: Enter “SATA Operation Mode” in BIOS setup to set the option from [RAID]

to [non-RAID].

STEP2: Start Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit OS

installation.

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If you want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your SATAII HDDs in SATA mode, you need to make a SATAII driver diskette before you start the OS installation. Please follow the below procedures.

STEP 1: Please see the “Readme.txt” in SATAII driver directory on the support CD

for the files needed to copy to the diskette. Then make a SATAII driver diskette.

STEP 2: Enter “SATAII Operation Mode” in BIOS setup to set the option from [IDE]

to [SATA].

STEP 3: Start Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit OS

installation. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP / PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but AGP / PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

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This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP. EXE” from the “BIN” folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

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