ASRock AD525PV3, AD425PV3 User Manual

AD525PV3 /

AD425PV3

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published November 2010

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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

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

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in

California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 13

2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) ....................................................... 14

2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 15

2.6 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 17

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

Installation ...................................................................... 18

2.8 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs ................... 18

2.9 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Guide .............................................................................. 19

2.10 Driver Installation Guide ............................................... 21

2.11 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

/ XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ...................... 21

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

2.11.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology .................................. 23

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 24

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 24

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 25

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 25

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 26

3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 30

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 31

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 32

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 34

3.4.4 Storage Configuration ......................................... 35

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 37

3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 38

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Functions ........................................................ 21

Vista

64-bit Without RAID Functions............. 22

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3.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 39

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 40

3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 41

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 41

3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 42

3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 43

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 44

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 44

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 44

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 44

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 44

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 44

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 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 http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 Motherboard

(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)

One Bundled Intel® Dual-Core AtomTM Processor D525 (AD525PV3)

One Bundled Intel® AtomTM Processor D425 (AD425PV3) ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 Support CD

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

One I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality

Conductive Polymer Capacitors) (AD525PV3)

- Solid Capacitor for CPU power (AD425PV3)

CPU - Intel

Chipset - Southbridge: Intel Memory - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI slot Graphics - Intel

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot

Dual-Core AtomTM Processor D525 (AD525PV3)

- Intel® AtomTM Processor D425 (AD425PV3)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

- Supports DDR3 800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3)

Graphics Media Accelerator 3150

- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0

- Max. shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 4)

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536

@ 60Hz

- Atheros® AR8151

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Plug functions (see CAUTION 5)

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6)

NM10 Express

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- VCCM, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment

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

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and

Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)

- SmartView

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)

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

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit /

XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the 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.

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 31.

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

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 23 for details.

3. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than

4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® OS.

4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and

is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.

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

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 17 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

directly.

6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 7

64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

7. 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

8. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With

this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to

BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool

and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard

drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-

ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please

be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file

system.

9. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.

OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-

nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It

helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system

and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.

With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with

your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system

to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC

profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

10. To experience intuitive motion controlled games is no longer only available

at Wii. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of PC gaming operation.

ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as

a game joystick to control your PC games. All you have to do is just to

install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or

ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the

free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your

PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start

experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. Also, please do not

forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will

continuously provide you the most up-do-date supported games!

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp

11. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,

such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful

solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger

driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer

and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to

quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports

continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Sus-

pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP

Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging

experience than ever.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by

European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.

According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be

under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready

motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to

Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of

5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current

consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you

checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

17.0cm (6.7in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

Super

CPU_FAN1

VGA1

Design in Taipei

FSB800

SATAII_2

SATAII_1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

PANEL1

CHA_FAN1

USB6_7

USB4_5

17.0cm (6.7in)

7 8

CMOS

Center:

Battery

LAN PHY

Top: RJ-45

HD_AUDIO1

LineIn

Top:

AUDIO CODEC

USB 2.0 T: U SB 2 B: USB3

USB 2.0 T: U SB 0 B: USB1

LineOut

Bottom:

MicIn

RoHS

Gigabit LAN

PCI1

DDR3 ErP/EuP Ready

DDR3_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SPEAKER1

4Mb

BIOS

1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 CPU Fan 10 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 CPU Heatsink 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 12 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)

(DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2; Blue) 13 BIOS SPI Chip 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 PCI Slot (PCI1) 6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 15 Front Panel Audio Header 7 Secondary SA T AII Connector (SA T AII_2; Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 8 Primary SA T AII Connector (SA T AII_1; Blue) 1 6 South Bridge Controller

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1.4 I/O Panel1.4 I/O Panel

1.4 I/O Panel

1.4 I/O Panel1.4 I/O Panel

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port 9 VGA Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 COM Port 5 Line Out (Lime) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Microphone (Pink)

* 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

LAN Port LED Indications

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

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

panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP:

After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer

ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker

and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then

reboot your system. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM:

After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the

system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device

advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio

streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm)

motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your

chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and

damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the

chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

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

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use

a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

components.

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

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

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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.

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)

AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data

Rate 3) DIMM slots.

It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3

slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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 Slot (PCI Slot)2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)

2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)

2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)

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

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

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

completely seated on the slot.

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

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