Asrock ALIVENF5-ESATA2 PLUS, ALIVENF5-ESATA2 INSTALLATION GUIDE

ALiveNF5-eSATA2+

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(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
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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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 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® Vista

Premium and Basic Logo .......................................................... 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10

1.5 HD 8CH I/O ................................................................................ 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

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

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 13

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 1 3

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 14

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots)................................... 16

2.5 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 1 7

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 18

2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide.................................... 24

2.8 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 2 5

2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 2 8

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

Installation ................................................................................. 29

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

2.12 Driver Installation Guide............................................................ 30

2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
Vista

2.13.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.13.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.14 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
Vista

2.14.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 35

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 36

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 36

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 37

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Functions...................................................................... 31

Functions...................................................................... 32

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

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

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3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 37

3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 38

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 38

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 42

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 43

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 44

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 46

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 47

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 47

3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 48

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 49

3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 50

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 50

3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 51

3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 52

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

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Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 53

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 53

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 53

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 53

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 53

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 53

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ 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-by­step 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

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
1 x ASRock 8CH_eSAT AII I/O Shield
1 x USB+1394 Bracket

http://www.asrock.com

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm

CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron

processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology
(see CAUTION 1)

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA® nForce 520

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII800/667/533

- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 4)

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7)

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC888 Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Giga bit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL811 1B

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x eSATAII Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

Free Bundle: USB+1394 bracket, providing 2 additional
USB 2.0 ports and 1 IEEE 1394 port

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Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 9)

- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors), support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” function
(see CAUTION 10)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Game header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 2 x IEEE 1394 headers

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing
Monitor - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit

/ VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL Certificated

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third­party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

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CAUTION!

1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’

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

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you

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

5. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to

6. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

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

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.

9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SA TAII connector , please read the “SAT AI I

10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII

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

12. Microsoft

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technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 54 to

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tied Overclocking Technology” on page 35 for details.

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.

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

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VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-

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

perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus
frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

Before you resume the system, plea se check if the CPU fa n 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.

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.

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,
and 8-channel mode s. Please check the table on page 1 1 for proper connection.

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 28 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.

specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 25 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

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VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As
long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future.
Please visit our website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver
and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the
below table for minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Sempron 2800+
Memory 512MB Single Channel
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
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1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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PS2_USB_PW1

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Keyboard

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COM1

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eSATAII_12
T:eSATAII_1
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USB2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

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REAR SPK

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BIOS

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FSB800

DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII800

ATA133

SATAII_ORANGE(PORT3)
SATAII_BLACK(PORT2)

SATAII_RED(PORT1)
SATAII_BLUE(PORT0)

USB8_9

USB6_7

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CMOS

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1)
2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 N VIDIA nForce 520 Single Chip
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 22 Flash Memory
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 26 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 8 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 29 Back Panel IEEE 1394 Header (BACK_1394)
10 SATAII Connector (SA T AII_ORANGE (PORT3)) 30 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)
11 SA T AII Conne ctor (SA T AII_BLACK (PORT2)) 3 1 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
12 SATAII Connector (SA TAII_RED (PORT1)) 32 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
13 SA T AII Connector (SAT AII_BLUE (PORT0)) 33 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 35 A TX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 36 eSA TAII Connector (eSA TAII_TOP)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 37 eSA T AII Connector (eSA T AII_BOTTOM)
18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 eSA T AII Ports
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 COM Port
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

* 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 Connection

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

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 “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA
Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

Free Bundle

ASRock provides you with one USB+1394 bracket,
which can support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports and
1 IEEE 1394 port.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en­sure 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 anti­static 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

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

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner Small Triangle

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 fas­tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3). 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 DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel conf iguration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip­type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;
Yellow slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Ora nge slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Cha nnel Memory
Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four
DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDRII
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), plea se in stall identical DD RII DIMM s 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 DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
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 D DRII_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 DDRII slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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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 bre a k

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 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1

lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in

a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.52.5

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.5

Jumpers Setup

2.52.5

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. 9)

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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