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.

TM

Operation Guide” on page 18.

TM

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

TM

TM

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

TM

TM

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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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFire

TM

CrossFire

CrossFire

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a

TM

Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

benefit from the CrossFire

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFire

operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire

TM

. All three CrossFireTM components, a

TM

multi-GPU platform.

TM

Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will

TMTM

TM

TMTM

TM

mode.

Different CrossFireTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFire

feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card.

TM

For other CrossFire

refer to ATI

TM

cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please

graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Install the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. For the proper installa-

tion procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

TM

Step 3. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFireTM Bridge on

CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.

(CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not

bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor

for details.)

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CrossFireTM Bridge

Step 4. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics

card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the

DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor

cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 6. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 7. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be

installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed

in your system, there is no need to download it again):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to

downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please

check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® VistaTM OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 8. Restart your computer.

Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

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Step 10. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select

“Advanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable

CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

View

CrossFire

TM

Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFire

function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After

restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFire

in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again,

and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enable CrossFire

TM

feature.

Step 11. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.

* CrossFireTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used

only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

* For further information of ATITM CrossFireTM technology, please check AMD website for updates

and details.

2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

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

PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display

feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following

path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

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2.72.7

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.7

Jumpers Setup

2.72.7

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.

When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the

jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration

shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and

pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on

these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

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

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.10, No. 10)

1_2

Default

2_3

Clear CMOS

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 pin2 and pin3

on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right

after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish

updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down

before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

•

Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.10 No. 26)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 9)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

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

Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 14) connectors support SATAII

(SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 18) or SATA hard disk for internal

(SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 15) storage devices. The current

(SATAII_4: see p.10, No. 16) SATAII interface allows up to 3.0

(SATAII_5: see p.10, No. 12) Gb/s data transfer rate.

(SATAII_6: see p.10, No. 13)

SATAII_5 SATAII_6

SATAII_1 SATAII_3

SATAII_2 SATAII_4

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

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SATA

HDD power connector

connect to

the power

supply

2323

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2323

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.10 No. 22) three USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB8_9)

(see p.10 No. 20)

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.10 No. 21)

1

1

1

USB_PWR

P-11

P-10

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-9

P-8

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

P+11

P+10

P+9

P+8

P+7

P+6

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

DUMMY

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

DUMMY

DUMMY

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

(see p.10 No. 25) and receiving infrared module.

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

1

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.10 No. 29) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.10, No. 28) convenient connection and

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).

1

GND

PRESENC E#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_RET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

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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].

1

PLED+

HDLED +

1

PLED-

HDLED -

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

SPEAKER

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.10 No. 23) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

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

(see p.10 No. 17)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and

(see p.10 No. 19) match the black wire to the

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

PWR_FAN_SPEED

(see p.10 No. 35)

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

GND

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

+12V

GND

4
3
2
1

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and

FAN_SPEED_CONTR OL

CPU_FAN_SPEED

(see p.10 No. 5) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

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.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

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(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 8)

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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.

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20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 2)

4 8

1 6

1

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power

4 8

supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module.

(see p.10 No.27)

1

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

1 6

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA

(see p.10 No. 30) card, allows the system to

1

GND

SPDIFOUT

+5V

connect HDMI Digital TV/

projector/LCD devices. Please

connect the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card to

this header.

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HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

C

B

A

HDMI_SPDIF header on the

motherboard. Then connect the

white end (B or C) of

HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI

VGA card.

A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

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2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification,

which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source,

such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or

video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a

HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This

motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio

output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/

LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the

below steps.

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Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this

motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer

to the installation guide on page 17.

Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10,

No. 30) on the motherboard.

Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the

HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of

HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 26.

For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to

the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause

permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)

on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according

to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end

(2-pin) (B)

Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector

of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the

VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong

example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI

Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for

connector usage in advance.

white end

(3-pin) (C)

Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to

HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual

of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection

procedures.

Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.

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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be

at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII

function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust

your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk

may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

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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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Serial ASerial A

2.11

Serial A

2.112.11

Serial ASerial A

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 south bridge chipset that supports Serial

ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10

and JBOD) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this

motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the

SATA / SATAII hard disks.

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

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

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

connector.

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

disk.

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A (SAA (SA

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A (SA

A (SAA (SA

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

T

A) / Serial A

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If you plan to use RAID 0 or RAID 1 function, you need to install at least 2

SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 10 function, you need to

install at least 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

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AII) Hard Disks

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2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

HDDs HDDs

HDDs

HDDs HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices

in RAID / AHCI mode. AMD SB710 south bridge chipset provides hardware support

for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for

SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides

usability enhancements such as Hot Plug.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called

“Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs

while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been

installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for

the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system

is still power-on and in working condition.

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This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID / AHCI

mode. Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully.

Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable

accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

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A / SA

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A / SAA / SA

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Guide

GuideGuide

A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

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SATA 7-pin

connector

The SATA 15-pin power

connector (Black) connect

to SATA / SATAII HDD

1x4-pin conventional

power connector (White)

connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug

cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector

and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin

conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot

Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which

supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset

because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our

motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website:

www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your

dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot

Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The

latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website:

www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to

the motherboard’s SATAII connector.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to

the SATA / SATAII HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Step 2

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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.14

Driver Installation Guide

2.142.14

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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If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows

VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID

functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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2.15.1 Installing Windows

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If you want to install Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of

2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

D. Then you will see these messages,

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation

guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.)

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

as the boot device.

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

Please insert a blank
formatted diskette into floppy
drive A:
press any key to start

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key.

drivers into the floppy diskette.

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STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your

system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID

driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD

RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to

install according to the OS you install. (Select “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-

x86 platform” for Windows® XP, or “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform”

for Windows® XP 64-bit.)

NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage

(create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still

need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] first. Then, please set the RAID

configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in

the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk

composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below

steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation

guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD RAID drivers. AMD RAID drivers

are in the following path in our Support CD:

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

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NOTE1. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to

manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

you still need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please

set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the

following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

NOTE2. Currently, if you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs

and there are no SATA / SATAII device used, please set up “SATA Operation Mode”

to [IDE] in BIOS.

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If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow

below procedures according to the OS you install.

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If you want to install Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on page

33.

STEP 3: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the

beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When

prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver.

After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install

according to the OS you install. (Select “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86

platform” for Windows® XP, or “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform”

for Windows® XP 64-bit.)

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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /

SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD AHCI drivers. AMD AHCI drivers

are in the following path in our Support CD:

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

.. \ I386 (For Windows
.. \ AMD64 (For Windows

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.

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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you

enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS

setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is

untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can

operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

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

The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the

BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during the

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

continue with its test routines.

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

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

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

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following

BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,

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

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

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

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

Operating System

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

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

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

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

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

key.

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

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

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

the system overview.

Smart H/WMonitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size
L3 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII_A1
DDRII_A2
DDRII_B1
DDRII_B2

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: 384KB
: 1536KB
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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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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

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 (IDE/SATA)
Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode
Load Performance Setup RAID Mode
Load Power Saving Setup Default

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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.

Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)

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 Performance Setup AHCI Mode

This performance setup AHCI mode may not be compatible with all system

configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume

optimal default settings. F3 key can be used for this operation.

Load Performance Setup RAID Mode

This performance setup RAID mode may not be compatible with all system

configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume

optimal default settings. F4 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.

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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, Memory Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE

Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration,

and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Smart

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

Memory Configuration
Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Options for CPU

Select Screen

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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Cool'n'Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State
L3 Cache Allocation
Advanced Clock Calibration

Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

HT Bus Speed
HT Bus Width

Maximum Frequency

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[200]
[100]

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

x10.5 2100 MHZ
x9.0 18

00 MHz

1.2500 V

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]

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

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AM2 Boost

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. If you set this option to

[Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the

memory performance. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to cau-

tion 12 on page 9 for details.

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Overclock Mode

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

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

CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.
Spread Spectrum

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

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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

default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and

[Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function,

please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may

reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or

compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please

set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Secure Virtual Machine

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The

default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Enhance Halt State

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. All processors

support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native

processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support

from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the con-

text of the system caches.

L3 Cache Allocation

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value

is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores].

Advanced Clock Calibration

This allows you to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. The default

value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [All Cores] and

[Per Core]. If you select [All Cores], you will see the option “Value (All

Cores)”. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. If you select [Per Core],

you will see the options “Value (Core 0)”, “Value (Core 1)”, “Value (Core 2)

” and “Value (Core 3)”. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

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North Bridge Maximum Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It will display North

Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the

value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is

recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Cool'n'Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State
L3 Cache Allocation
Advanced Clock Calibration

Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Target Frequency
North Bridge Target Frequency

Maximum Frequency

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[Auto]

[200]
[100]

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

x10.5 2100 MHZ
x9.0 1800 MHz

1.2500 V

[Manual]

x10.5 2100 MHZ
x9.0 1800 MHz

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

Processor Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show

when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be

hidden. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this

motherboard. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to ad-

just the value of this item.

Processor Voltage

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show

when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be

hidden. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this

motherboard. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recom-

mended to adjust the value of this item.

CPU Frequency Multiplier

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for

safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this

item.

CPU Voltage

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to

adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability,

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

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NB Frequency Multiplier

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for

safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this

item.

NB Voltage

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to

adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it

is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

HT Bus Speed

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configura-

tion options: [Auto],[x1 200 MHz] to [x5 1000 MHz]. If you adopt Phenom

CPU, the configuration options are: [Auto], [x1 200 MHz] to [x13 2600 MHz].

The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt.

HT Bus Width

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].

3.4.23.4.2

Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration

3.4.2

Memory Configuration

3.4.23.4.2

Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration

Advanced

Memory Configuration

Memory Clock

Flexibility Option
Memory Controller Mode
Power Down Enable
Bank Interleaving
Channel Interleaving

Timing : 4-4-4-12

CAS Latency (CL)
TRCD
TRP
TRAS

Timing : 2-2-2-4-16

TRTP
TRRD
TWTR
TWR

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[Auto]

[Disabled]
[Unganged]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[XOR of Address bit]

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

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

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

Memory Clock

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

standard values as listed: [200 MHz (DDR2 400)], [266 MHz (DDR2 533)],

[333 MHz (DDR2 667)] and [400MHz (DDR2 800)]. If you adopt Phenom

CPU, there is one more option: [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]

Flexibility Option

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

memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

Memory Controller Mode

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to

adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options: [Unganged] and

[Ganged]. The default value is [Unganged].

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Power Down Enable

Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the

same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Channel Interleaving

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to

enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled], [XOR

of Address bit [20:16, 6]], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 9]], [Address bits 6]

and [Address bits 12]. The default value is

[XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]].

CAS Latency (CL)

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

options: [Auto] to [7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRCD

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

[6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

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

[6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRAS

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

[18CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRTP

Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2-4 CLK] and

[3-5 CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRRD

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

[5CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWTR

Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK] to

[3CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWR

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

[6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [Auto], [11CLK] to

[26CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRWTWB

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

[10CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

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TRWTTO

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

[17CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRRD

Use this to adjust TWRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK] to

[4CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRWR

Use this to adjust TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK] to

[4CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRDRD

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

[5CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC0

Use this to adjust TRFC0 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [75ns],

[105ns], [127.5ns], [195ns] and [327.5ns]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC1

Use this to adjust TRFC1 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],

[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC2

Use this to adjust TRFC2 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],

[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC3

Use this to adjust TRFC3 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [90ns],

[110ns], [160ns], [300ns] and [350ns]. The default value is [Auto].

MA Timing

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

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

CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value

is [Auto].

CHA Addr/Cmd Setup Time

Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Setup Time feature. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Fine Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Fine Delay feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Setup Time

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Setup Time feature. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

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CHB Addr/Cmd Fine Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHB Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value

is [Auto].

CHB Addr/Cmd Setup Time

Use this to adjust values for CHB Addr/Cmd Setup Time feature. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Fine Delay

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Fine Delay feature. Configuration

options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHB CS/ODT Setup Time

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Setup Time feature. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CKE Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHA CKE Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA CS/ODT Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Drive Strength. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHA ODDR/CMD Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHA ODDR/CMD Drive Strength. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHA CLK Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA DATA Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA DQS Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHA Processor ODT

Use this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:

[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB CKE Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHB CKE Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].

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CHB CS/ODT Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Drive Strength. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHB ODDR/CMD Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHB ODDR/CMD Drive Strength. Configuration

options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is

[Auto].

CHB CLK Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB DATA Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHB DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB DQS Drive Strength

Use this to adjust values for CHB DQS Drive Strength. Configuration options:

[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto].

CHB Processor ODT

Use this to adjust values for CHB Processor ODT. Configuration options:

[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

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3.4.33.4.3

3.4.3

3.4.33.4.3

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel

OnBoard Lan

Graphics AdapterPrimary

DRAM Voltage

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[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[PCI]

[Auto]

To set DRAM Voltage.

Select Screen

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

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.

Primary Graphics Adapter

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

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

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

[PCI] and [PCI Express].

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.80V],

[1.85V], [1.90V], [1.96V], [2.02V], [2.08V], [2.14V], [2.20V], [2.31V],

[2.37V], [2.42V], [2.48V], [2.54V], [2.60V], [2.66V] and [2.72V]. The default

value is [Auto].

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3.4.43.4.4

3.4.4

3.4.43.4.4

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Away Mode Support

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

ACPI HPET Table

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[Disabled]

[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

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

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

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

will be hidden.

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

suspend to RAM.)

Away Mode Support

Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP

Media Center OS. The default value is [Disabled].

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.

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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.

3.4.53.4.5

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.4.5

IDE Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

Onboard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave
SATAII_1
SATAII_2
SATAII_3
SATAII_4
SATAII_5
SATAII_6

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OnBoard SA TA Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “OnBoard SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Operation Mode

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

option is [IDE]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [IDE], [RAID] and [AHCI].

IDE Device Configuration

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

use the “IDE1 Master” as the example in the following instruction, which can

be applied to the configurations of “IDE1 Slave” as well.

[Enabled]

[IDE]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]

Configure onboard
serial ATA
controller.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

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IDE Master

:Hard Disk

Device

:MAXTOR 6L080J4

Vendor

:80.0 GB

Size

:Supported

LBA Mode

:16Sectors

Block Mode

:4

PIO Mode

:MultiWord DMA-2

Async DMA

:Ultra DMA-6

Ultra DMA

:Supported

S.M.A.R.T.

Type

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

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[Auto]

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

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

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

TYPE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IDE hard disk drives to active.

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

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

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

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

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

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

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

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

optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

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

compatible IDE devices.

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S.M.A.R.T.

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

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

[Enabled].

32Bit Data Transfer

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

transfer rate.

3.4.63.4.6

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.6

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

PCI Latency Timer

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

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

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

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3.4.73.4.7

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.4.7

Floppy Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

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Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.8

Super IO Configuration

3.4.83.4.8

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

1

[1.44 MB 3 "]

2

Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address

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[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4]
[Disabled]

Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

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

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

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

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

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

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

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

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3.4.93.4.9

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.9

USB Configuration

3.4.93.4.9

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[BIOS Setup Only]

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 [BIOS Setup Only]. 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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3.53.5

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 temperature, 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

Fan Speed

Power

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan [Disabled]

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H/W Monitor

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

: 3400 RPM
: 3399 RPM
: 3288 RPM

: 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. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4],

[Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9].

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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 config-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Smart Advanced H/WMonitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device

Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

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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 Logo
Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

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[1st Floppy Device]
[HDD: PM - HDS722580VL]
[CD/DVD: 3S-CD-ROM C]
[USB]

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

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

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

Select Screen
Select Item

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 select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]

and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

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Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears

when you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options:

[Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is

[Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft.

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/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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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/W Monitor 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

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

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, “Dis-

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

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

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

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

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.

Exit

Select Screen
Select Item

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4.4.

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP

Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and

hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference

only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

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

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

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

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

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

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

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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

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

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

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

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

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4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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

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

dealer for further information.

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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