ASRock A330GC, A230GC User Manual

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A330GC /

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Version 1.0

Published May 2009

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from a n y defect or error in the manual or product.

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.

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 California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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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 Support4 Software Support

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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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

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

- 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

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the 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.

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.

XP, Windows

Windows

environment.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

17.0cm (6.7in)

Keyboard

USB 2.0

PS2

T: U SB 2 B: USB3

Mouse

PS2

PARALLEL PORT

COM1

VGA1

20 19

USB 2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

B: USB1

LineOut

Bottom:

Center:

LineIn

MicIn

CPU_FAN1

Super

CHA_FAN1

Gigabit LAN

Dual Channel

FSB800

IDE1

17.0cm (6.7in)

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

RoHS

SATAII_1

CMOS

Battery

SATAII_2

CLRCMOS1

PANEL 1

4Mb

BIOS

PLED PWRBTN

SPEAKER1

PS2_USB_PWR1

LAN PHY

Top:

AUDIO CODEC

HD_AUDIO1

ICH7

CD1

PCI1

Intel

USB4_5

USB6_7

HDLED RESET

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)

1.4 I/O Panel1.4 I/O Panel

1.4 I/O Panel

1.4 I/O Panel1.4 I/O Panel

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.

VistaTM:

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

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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2.32.3

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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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

A330GC / A230GC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)

2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)

2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)

There is 1 PCI slot on this motherboard. PCI slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interfa ce.

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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers 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 Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.9 No. 19) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

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

power supply.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.9 No. 13)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

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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!

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.9 No. 8)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial A T AII Connectors These Serial ATAII (SAT AII)

(SAT AII_1: see p.9, No. 14) connectors support SATAII (SAT AII_2: see p.9, No. 12) or SATA hard disk for internal

SATAII_1

SATAII_2

storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

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

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on the motherboard.

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

USB_PW R

P-5

P-4

USB_PW R

P+7

P+6

P+5

P+4

GND

DUMMY

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header cansupport two USB

2.0 ports.

DUMMY

USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.9 No. 20) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.9 No. 21)

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Internal Audio Connector This connector allows you

CD-L

GND

CD1

CD-R

a CD-ROM, D V D-ROM, TV

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.9 No. 16) from sound sources such as

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.9 No. 17) convenient connection and

GND

PRESENC E#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_R ET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled]. F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. For Windows

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.

For Windows

VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”. G. To activate the front mic. For Windows

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select “Front Mic” as default record device. If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record device.

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PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

PWRBTN#

GND

RES ET#

GND

DUMMY

System Panel Hea der This header a ccommodates

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

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.9 No. 1 1)

SPEAKER

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.9 No. 1) match the black wire to the

CPU Fan Connector Plea se connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match (see p.9 No. 2) the black wire to the ground pin.

FAN_SPEED _CONTROL

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.9, No. 7)

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

4 3 2 1

GND

+12V

CPU_FAN_SPEED

12 124

ground pin.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation

2.82.8

SASA

2.8

2.82.8

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

AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

1357

2468

1357

2468

HIT ACHI

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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2.92.9

Serial ASerial A

2.9

Serial A

2.92.9

Serial ASerial A

Installation Installation

Installation

Installation Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. 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 SATAII

connector.

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

disk.

2.102.10

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.10

Driver Installation Guide

2.102.10

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. 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 PCI buse is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS FWH chip 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 Smart To load the BIOS according to your requirements Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features PCIPnP To set up the PCI features Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

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

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the sele ctions 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.

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Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type

Processor Speed Microcode Update Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII1 DDRII2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

[Wed 05/13/2009]

: A330GC P1.00 : Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU 330 @

1.60GHz (64bit) : 1600MHz : 106C2/213 : 1024KB

: 512MB with 8MB shared memory

Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/266MHz (DDRII533) :None

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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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

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Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type

Processor Speed Microcode Update Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII1 DDRII2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

[Wed 05/13/2009]

: A230GC P1.00 : Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU 230 @

1.60GHz (64bit) : 1600MHz : 106C2/212 : 1024KB

: 512MB with 8MB shared memory

Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/266MHz (DDRII533) : None

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

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.

3.33.3

Smart ScreenSmart Screen

3.3

Smart Screen

3.33.3

Smart ScreenSmart Screen

In the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements.

Main

Smart

Smart Settings

Save Changes and Exit

Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup Default Load Power Saving Setup Default

EZ Overclocking

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

BIOS Update Utility

ASRock Instant Flash

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security 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

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.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

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Load Performance Setup Default

This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.

Load Power Saving Setup Default

Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting. Configuration options: [1.7 GHz], [1.8 GHz], [1.9 GHz], [2.0 GHz] and [2.1 GHz]. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes.

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3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.4

Advanced Screen

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Conf iguration, IDE Conf iguration, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Smart

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

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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.

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

Overclock Mode

Boot FailureGuard Spread Spectrum

Ratio Actual Value 12

CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz)

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[133] [100]

[Enabled] [Auto]

[Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Select the over clock mode.

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]. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] a nd [Optimized].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

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Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

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

Ratio Actual Value

This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard.

CPU Thermal Throttling

Y ou may select [En abled] to en able P4 CPU intern al thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code.

Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft Windows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher.

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.4.2

Chipset Configuration

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

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Advanced

Chipset Configuration

DRAM tCL

DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS

Advanced DRAM Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select DVMT Mode Select

DVMT/FIXED Memory

Onboard GPU clock

Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel

OnBoard Lan

VCORE Voltage

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

[Auto]

[PCI] [Auto] [DVMT Mode] [Maximum DVMT] [Normal]

[Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled]

[Auto]

DRAM CAS# Latency Timing

Select Screen

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

DRAM tCL

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options are [5], [4], [3] and [Auto].

DRAM tRCD

This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read / write command. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clock s], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] a nd [Auto].

DRAM tRP

This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto].

DRAM tRAS

Thhis controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRAS. Configuration option s: [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks], [7 DRAM Clocks], [8 DRAM Clocks], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12 DRAM Clocks], [13 DRAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks], [15 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto].

Advanced DRAM Configuration

This item allows you to adjust advanced DRAM configuration. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].

Primary Graphics Adapter

This item shows the primary graphics adapter. The default value is [PCI]. Configuration options: [Onboard] and [PCI].

Internal Graphics Mode Select

If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will be automatically disabled when you install VGA card; the onboard VGA will be enabled without the installation of any add-on VGA card. If you select [Enabled, 8MB] or [Enabled, 1MB], the onboard VGA will be enabled.

DVMT Mode Select

Use this option to adjust DVMT mode. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode], [DVMT Mode] and [Fixed+DVMT Mode]. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is an architecture that offers breakthrough performance for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. In Fixed mode, a fixed-size fragment of the system memory is allocated to the graphics core. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for running graphics applications and is cooperatively using this memory with other system components. In Fixed+DVMT mode, the graphics processor gets a fixed-size chunk of 64MB of memory and up to 64MB of dynamically-allotted me mory. This mode guarantees that at le ast 64MB of memory is available to the graphics core, with a possibility to increase this amount to 128MB, if necessary. This item will not be used under Windows® VistaTM OS because the driver will intelligently detect physical memory available and allocate necessary video memory.

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DVMT/FIXED Memory

You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this item if you set DVMT Mode Sele ct a s [D VMT Mode]. Conf iguration options: [64MB], [128MB] and [Maxi mum DVMT].

Onboard GPU clock

Use this item to adjust onboard GPU clock. Configuration options: [Normal] and [Overclock]. The default value is [Normal].

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

OnBoard Lan

This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature.

VCORE Voltage

Use this to select VCORE Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.107V], [1.155V], [1.204V] and [1.252V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VCCM(DRAM) Voltage

Use this to select VCCM(DRAM) Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.794V], [1.851V], [1.908V], [1.965V] and [2.029V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VTT Voltage

Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.114V], [1.210V], [1.318V] and [1.414V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

+1.5V Voltage

Use this to select +1.5V Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.494V], [1.543V], [1.594V] and [1.643V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

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3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.4.3

ACPI Configuration

3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

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

ACPI HPET Table

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Disabled]

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

[Disabled]

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

This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system supports it.

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.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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3.4.43.4.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.4.4

IDE Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration

SATAII_1 SATAII_2 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enhanced]

[Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]

Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win NT) device is used.

Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 /XP) is used.

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

ATA/IDE Configuration

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows® NT). If native OS (Windows® 2000 / XP / VistaTM) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

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.

Advanced

Primary IDE Master

Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA 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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

:Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported

[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.

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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 drive s. [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.

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.

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3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI 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

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 BusM aster feature.

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3.4.63.4.6

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.6

Super IO Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

Serial Port Address

Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[3F8 /IRQ4]

[378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7]

Allow BIOS to Select Serial Port Base Addresses.

Select Screen

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

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].

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].

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3.4.73.4.7

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.7

USB Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

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 option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS.

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Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard te mperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Smart Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor

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

: 3400 RPM :N/A

: 1.629V : 3.306V : 5.067V : 11.890V

Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function.

Select Screen

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

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature” and “Target Fan Speed” appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.

Target CPU Temperature

The target temperature will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. The default value is [50 C/122 F].

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you choose. The default value is [Fa st]. Configuration options: [Fa st], [M iddle] and [Slow].

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3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.6

Boot Screen

3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Smart Advanced H/WMonitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

3.6.13.6.1

3.6.1

3.6.13.6.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Configure Settings during System Boot.

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

Boot

Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. Enabled: Displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages.

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

Security Exit

Select Screen Select Item

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Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please sele ct [En a bled]. Conf iguration option s: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

Boot From Onboard LAN

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.7

Security Screen

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

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

Main Smart Advanced H/WMonitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Install or Change the password.

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

Exit

Select Screen Select Item

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3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Smart Advanced H/WMonitor Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes

Would you like to save current setting user defaults ?

Save 1st User Defaults

Load 1st User Defaults

Save 2nd User Defaults

Load 2nd User Defaults

Save 3rd User Defaults

Load 3rd User Defaults

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Select Screen

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

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, “Discard 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, “Discard changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.

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Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

4.2.1

Running The Support CD

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning 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.

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

4.2.2

Drivers Menu

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

4.2.3

Utilities Menu

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities 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.

64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware

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4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.4

Contact Information

4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

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.

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