ASRock A330GC, A230GC User Manual
A330GC /
A230GC
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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ContentsContents
Contents
ContentsContents
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5
1.2 Spec if ic at io ns ................................................................ 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 9
1.4 I/O Panel......................................................................... 10
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 11
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 11
2.3 Installation of CPU fan ................................................... 12
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 13
2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) ...................................................... 14
2.6 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 15
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 16
2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 19
2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 20
2.10 Driver Installation Guide .............................................. 20
2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology .................................. 20
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 2 1
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 21
3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 22
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 22
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 23
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 25
3.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 25
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 26
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 29
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 3 0
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 32
3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 33
3.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 34
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 35
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 36
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 36
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 37
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 38
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4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software 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
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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock A330GC / A230GC 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.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and
step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the
configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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ASRock A330GC / A230GC Motherboard
(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
One Bundled Intel® Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 (A330GC)
One Bundled Intel® AtomTM Processor 230 (A230GC)
ASRock A330GC / A230GC Quick Installation Guide
ASRock A330GC / A230GC Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield
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SpecificationsSpecifications
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Specifications
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SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform - Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - Intel® Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 (A330GC)
- Intel® AtomTM Processor 230 (1.6 GHz) (A230GC)
- Supports FSB533 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 945GC
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
Memory - Dual Channel DD R2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)
- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR2 533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI slot
Graphics - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0
- Max. shared memory 224MB (see CAUTION 5)
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL81 1 1DL
- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x VGA Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
“Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
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- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wa ke Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Fla sh (see CAUTION 9)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, plea se che ck page 26.
2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking Technology . Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 20 for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for proper installation.
4. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than
4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows
XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit.
5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector , ple ase read the “SATAII
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.
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows
Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC
Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
9. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.
10. 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.
11. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
RoHS
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1 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 12 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2; Red)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
3 CPU Heatsink 14 Primary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1; Red)
4 NB Fan 15 PCI Slot (PCI1)
5 NB Heatsink 16 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 17 Front Panel Audio Header
(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 South Bridge Controller
8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 19 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
9 System Pa nel Hea der (P ANEL1, Orange) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
10 BIOS SPI Chip 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
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1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 Microphone (Pink)
2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 VG A Port 9 COM Port
4 RJ-45 Port 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line Out (Lime)
* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows® XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.
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A330GC / A230GC is a Mini-IXT f orm factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-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.
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 antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
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.
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Installation of CPU FanInstallation of CPU Fan
2.3
Installation of CPU Fan
2.32.3
Installation of CPU FanInstallation of CPU Fan
This motherboard is equipped with CPU heatsink. Please adopt the type of cooling
fan compliant with the CPU heatsink to dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 9, No. 2).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manual of
your CPU fan.
Step 1. Place the CPU fan onto the CPU heatsink. Ensure fan cables are oriented on
side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see
page 9, No. 2).
Step 2. Rotate the CPU fan screws to fasten it on the CPU heatsink.
Step 3. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Step 4. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with
fan operation or contact other components.
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