Asrock A770DE PLUS V1.0 User Manual

A770DE+

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2009

Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 10

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 14

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 15

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 17

2.5 ATITM CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ........................................ 18

2.6 Surround Display Feature .......................................................... 21

2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 22

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 23

2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 28

2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 29

2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 30

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 30

2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 31

2.14 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 33

2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

With RAID Functions ................................................................. 33

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 35

2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 36

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 37

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 37

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 38

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64-bit

Functions ................................................................ 33

Functions ...................................................................... 34

Functions ...................................................................... 35

Functions ...................................................................... 36

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3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 38

3.3 Smart Screen ............................................................................ 39

3.4 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 40

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 40

3.4.2 Memory Configuration .................................................... 43

3.4.3 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 48

3.4.4 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 49

3.4.5 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 50

3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 52

3.4.7 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 53

3.4.8 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 53

3.4.9 USB Configuration .......................................................... 54

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 55

3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 56

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 56

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 57

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 58

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 59

4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 59

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 59

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 59

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 59

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 59

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock A770DE+ 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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1 x ASRock A770DE+ Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)

1 x ASRock A770DE+ Quick Installation Guide
2 x ASRock A770DE+ Support CD

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

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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

1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm
CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom

FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon

X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor

- Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and

Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors

- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced

Clock Calibration)

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 3)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

(green @ x16 mode, orange @ x4 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

- 3 x PCI slots

- Supports ATITM CrossFireX

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

(VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL8111DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 6 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: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)

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Connector - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 7)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, NB, SB, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9)

- Instant Boot

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 12)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Vista

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft

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* For detailed product information, please visit our website:

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 third-

party 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. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 for details.

2. 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 15 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU

you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this

motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for

the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP

and Windows

bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

5. 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 modes. Please check the table on page 11 for

proper connection.

6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 29 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® Windows

VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

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

environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of

ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

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9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers

unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the

number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are

idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and

improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet

option in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the

operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

ASRock website:

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.

12. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If

you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will

improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you

adopt. Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock.

However, we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM

configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled,

it may not be applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this

function for keeping the stability of your system.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

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Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2

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PS2_USB_PW1

Coaxial

SPDIF

Optical

SPDIF

ATX12V1

USB2.0
T:USB2
B:USB3

USB2.0
T:USB4
B:USB5

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Top:

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

REAR SPK

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Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

RoHS

PWR_FAN1

PCIE1

LAN
PHY

HT3.0

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Super

I/O

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AUDIO
CODEC

HDMI_SPDIF1

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CD1

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HD_AUDIO1

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COM1

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PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

FLOPPY1

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20.8cm (8.2-in)

AMD

770

Chipset

PCI Express2.0

PCIE2

CMOS

BATTERY

PCIE3

A770DE+

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SOCKET AM2

CLRCMOS1

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BIOS

USB10_11

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PANEL1

IR1

PLEDPWRBTN

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HDLED RESET

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CPU_FAN1

AM2+/AM3

140W CPU

FSB2.6GHz

Phenom II

DDR2 1066

Dual Channel

SB710

Chipset

USB8_9

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USB6_7

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FSB800

DDRII_1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

AMD

CHA_FAN1

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DDRII_2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

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FSB800

DDRII_3(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_1

SATAII_2

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DDRII_4(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

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SATAII_5

IDE1

RAID

SATAII_3

SATAII_4

SPEAKER1

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
3 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1, Orange)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 26 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 27 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
8 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11 Southbridge Controller 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header
12 Fifth SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_5, Red) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
13 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6, Red) 31 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
14 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot
15 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) (PCIE3; Orange)
16 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 33 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)
17 Chassis Speaker Header 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; Green)

(SPEAKER 1, Purple) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
18 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2, Red) 3 6 Northbridge Controller

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)

* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 Optical SPDIF Out Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

** 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED

indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

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LAN Port LED Indications

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ACT/LINK
LED

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SPEED
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Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.

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

TABLE f or Audio Output Conne ction

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

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6VVV--

8VVVV

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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on

your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows

Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to

select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your

change.
For Windows

Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click

“OK” to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only

choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

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InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the

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

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

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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

component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or

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

safety grounded object before you handle components.

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

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

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

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

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

damage the motherboard.

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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

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angle.

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

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

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

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

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

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

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

to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner

Small Triangle

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 5). For proper

installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan

and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) 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)

DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots;
see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and

DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology

can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for
dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four

slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)

(1) Populated Populated - -

(2) - - Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 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 yellow

slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3

and DDRII_4).

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

in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to acti-

vate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual

Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1

and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory

Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. If you adopt DDR2 1066 memory modules on this motherboard, it

is recommended to install them on DDRII_3 and DDRII_4 slots.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane

width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to

support CrossFireTM function.

PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install PCI

Express graphics cards to support CrossFireTM function.

1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this

motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green).

2. For the information of the compatible CrossFireTM Mode PCI

Express VGA cards and CrossFire

to “CrossFire

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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Operation Guide” on page 18.

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setup procedures, please refer

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2.5 CrossFire2.5 CrossFire

2.5 CrossFire

2.5 CrossFire2.5 CrossFire

TMTM

Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the

most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics

Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating

modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism,

CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in

any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows® XP

with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFire

driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?

A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a

CrossFire

Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. This

applies to cards from ATI

CrossFire

For Windows
Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.9

TM

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

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VGA card support list according to the OS you install.

®

XP

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 8.9

or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for

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For Windows
Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.9

®

Vista

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 8.9

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