1PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)
2VGA/D-Sub Port10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 3LAN RJ-45 Port11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4Side Speaker (Gray)12 Optical SPDIF Out Port
5Rear Speaker (Black) *** 13 HDMI Port
6Central / Bass (Orange)14 VGA/DVI-D Port
7Line In (Light Blue)15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
** 8Front Speaker (Lime)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LEDSPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
2
13
14
LAN Port LED Indications
12
11
3
10
ACT/LINK
LED
4
5
6
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
7
8
9
** 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 for Audio Output Conne ction
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear SpeakerCentral / BassSide Speaker
(No. 8)(No. 5)(No. 6)(No. 4)
2V------
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.
*** To support AC3 audio format with HDMI Audio under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio
driver in XP support CD AAX790H-10.
The driver is located under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio\REALTEK\XP64_XP(R1.68)
And note for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only.
®
XP / XP 64-bit OS:
®
VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
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2.2.
InstallationInstallation
2.
Installation
2.2.
InstallationInstallation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
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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2.12.1
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
o
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 13, 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)
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.13 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and
DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.13 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.
* 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 2 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 x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support
CrossFireXTM function.
PCIE2 (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 CrossFireXTM function.
PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this
motherboard, please install it on PCIE1 slot (Green).
2. For the information of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI
Express VGA cards and CrossFireX
refer to “CrossFireX
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 24.
TM
setup procedures, please
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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output
support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor
feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This
motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub or
HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub or HDMI can drive same or
different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O pa nel, conne ct D-Sub
monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor
cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel.
VGA/D-Sub port
VGA/D VI-D port
DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot display at the same time. You can only
choose the combination for dual monitor output support: DVI-D + D-Sub
or HDMI + D-Sub.
2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already , you can freely enjoy the benefits of multi monitor function after your
system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, plea se install
onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer. Then you can start to use multi monitor function on this motherboard.
When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or
HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the three
monitors instead of all monitors.
HDMI port
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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output
support (DVI-D, D-Sub a nd HDMI) a nd external a dd-on PCI Express VGA card, you
can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots. Please refer
to page 20 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub
monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, and connect HDMI monitor
cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the
corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE1 and
PCIE2 slots.
DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot display at the same time. You can only
choose the combination: DVI-D + D-Sub or HDMI + D-Sub.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”
option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or
[512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value
you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not
adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable
VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this
motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the
steps below.
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish
to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use
multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary,
and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
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G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number
one, two, three, four, five and six.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display
Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number ”2” icon.
B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto
this monitor”.
C. Click “OK” to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number
three, four, five and six.
6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement
of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
HDCP Function
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function
with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports
HDCP function a s well. Theref ore, you ca n enjoy the superior display
quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Plea se refer to
below instruction for more details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a
specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment
content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection
scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data
midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a
computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or
receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words,
HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it
is being transmitted.
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players,
satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due
to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment,
it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase
is compatible.
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TMTM
TM
2.6 CrossFireX2.6 CrossFireX
2.6 CrossFireX
2.6 CrossFireX2.6 CrossFireX
TMTM
Operation Guide Operation Guide
Operation Guide
Operation Guide Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM 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,
CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any
3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service
Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.
What graphics cards work with CrossFireXTM?
A complete CrossFireXTM system requires a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a
CrossFireX
Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireXTM Ready cards. This
applies to cards from ATI
CrossFireX
For Windows® XP
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATIRadeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.7
For Windows
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATIRadeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.7
TM
Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireX
TM
TM
VGA card support list according to the OS you install.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.13, No. 11)
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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2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 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.13 No. 28)
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.13 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 ConnectorsThese six Serial ATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1: see p.13, No. 16)connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2: see p.13, No. 20)or SATA hard disk for internal
(SATAII_3: see p.13, No. 17)storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4: see p.13, No. 18)SATAII interface allows up to
(SATAII_5: see p.13, No. 14)3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATAII_6: see p.13, No. 15)
SATAII_5 SATAII_6
SATAII_1 SATAII_3
SATAII_2 SATAII_4
Serial ATA (SATA)Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cablecan be connected to the SATA /
(Optional)SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
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CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R
USB 2.0 HeadersBesides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB10_11)ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.13 No. 26)three USB 2.0 headers on this
(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.13 No. 23)
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.13 No. 24)
Infrared Module HeaderThis header supports an
(5-pin IR1)optional wireless transmitting
(see p.13 No. 27)and receiving infrared module.
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
1
IRTX
IRRX
P+11
P+10
P+9
P+8
P+7
P+6
+5V
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
DUMMY
DUMMY
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
DUMMY
DUMMY
Internal Audio ConnectorsThis connector allows you
(4-pin CD1)to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.13 No. 31)from sound sources such as
CD1
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio HeaderThis is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)panel audio cable that allows
(see p.13, No. 30)convenient connection and
1
GND
PRESENC E#
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
MIC_R ET
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
OUT_RET
OUT2_L
control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
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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
+5V
PLED-
PWRBTN#
GND
HDLED -
DUMMY
GND
RESET#
SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
System Panel HeaderThis header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)several system front panel
(see p.13 No. 19)functions.
Chassis Speaker HeaderPlease connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)speaker to this header.
(see p.13 No. 21)
Chassis, NB and Power Fan ConnectorsPlease connect the fan cables
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)to the fan connectors and
(see p.13 No. 22)match the black wire to the
(3-pin NB_FAN1)
NB_FAN_SPEED
(see p.13 No. 10)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.13 No. 37)
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
+12V
GND
GND
GND
+12V
PWR_FAN_SPEED
ground pin.
CPU Fan ConnectorPlease 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.13 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
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ATX Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX power
12 124
(24-pin ATXPWR1)supply to this connector.
(see p.13 No. 8)
13
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
12
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
24
20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation
ATX 12V Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1)power supply to this connector.
(see p.13 No. 2)
5
8
1
4
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 supply. To use the 4-pin ATX
power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
8
4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation
Serial port HeaderThis COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.13 No.29)
1
RRXD1
DDTR#1
TTXD1
DDCD#1
DDSR#1
CCTS#1
RRTS#1
GND
RRI#1
4
HDMI_SPDIF HeaderHDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA
(see p.13 No. 32)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 CablePlease 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)
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.
®®
®
2.162.16
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
2.16
Installing Windows
2.162.16
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
TMTM
TM
TMTM
VistaVista
Vista
VistaVista
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.
2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows
2.16.1 Installing Windows
2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows
F F
F
F F
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 Storage 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.
(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.)
B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a
window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot
device.
C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver diskette
[YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. Then you will see these messages,
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.
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII
drivers into the floppy diskette.
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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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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2.16.2 Installing Windows
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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 Storage 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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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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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 / SA TAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.16.1 step 2 on page
41.
STEP 3: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system.
After step 1, 2, 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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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows
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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 / SA TAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.16.1 step 2 on page
41.
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 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
Vista
®
Vista
TM
OS)
TM
64-bit OS)
After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into
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Using SATA / SA TAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug function s
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage 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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3.3.
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:
MainTo set up the system time/date information
SmartTo load the BIOS according to your requirements
AdvancedTo set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
BootTo set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
SecurityTo set up the security features
ExitTo 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