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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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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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 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!

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Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.10, No. 23)

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. 8)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

IDE1

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

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

Serial ATA II Connectors These four Serial ATAII

(SAT AII_ORANGE (PORT3): (SATAII) connectors support
see p.10, No. 10) SATA data cables for internal
(SAT AII_BLACK (PORT2): storage devices. The current
see p.10, No. 1 1) SATAII interface allows up to
(SAT AII_RED (PORT1): 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
see p.10, No. 12)

(SAT AII_BLUE (PORT0):
see p.10, No. 13)

SATAII_RED (POR T1) and SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3) connectors can be

used for internal storage devices or be connected to eSATAII_BOTTOM

and eSATAII_T OP conne ctors with corresponding color to support eSAT AII

devices. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 25 for

details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3)

SATAII_BLACK (PORT2)

SATAII_RED (PORT1)

SATAII_BLUE (PORT0)

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eSATA II Connectors These two eSATAII

(eSAT AII_TOP: see p.10, No. 36) connectors support SATA
(eSAT AII_BOTTOM: see p.10, No. 37) data cables for external

SATAII function. The current
eSATA II interface allows up to

eSATAII_BOTTOM

eSATAII_TOP

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial A TA (SA TA) Either end of the SA T A data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on the motherboard.
You can also use the SATA data
cable to connect SAT AII connec­tors and eSATAII connectors
with corresponding color.

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 SAT A HDD

power connector

connect to the
power supply

connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.10 No. 14) four USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.10 No. 15)

(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.10 No. 16)

1

1

1

USB_PWR

P-9

P-8

USB_PWR

USB_PW R

P-7

P-6

USB_PW R

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

P+9

P+8

P+7

P+6

P+5

P+4

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

DUMMY

DUMMY

DUMMY

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motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB2_3)

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

(see p.10 No. 17)

1

USB_PWR

P-3

P-2

USB_PWR

P+3

P+2

GND

GND

DUMMY

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.10, No. 32) and receiving infrared module.

IRTX

+5VSB

DUMMY

1

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10, No. 28) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D V D-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.

1

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_RET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_RET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.10, No. 25) 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).

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].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click “Audio I/O”, select
“Connector Settings” , choose “Disable front panel jack

detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.

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1

1

PLED+

HDLED+

DUMMY

+5V

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED-

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

SPEAKER

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.10, No. 19) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.10, No. 20)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10, No. 18) match the black wire to the

GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10, No. 3) match the black wire to the

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

CPU_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

ground pin.

1 2 3 4

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

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.10, No. 35)

ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.10, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector.

Failing to do so will cause power
up failure.

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Game Port Header Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) header if the Game port bracket
(see p.10, No. 24) is installed.

+5V

JBB1

JBX

MIDI_OUT

JBY

JBB2

MIDI_IN

1

JAX

JAB1

+5V

GND

GND

+5V

JAB2

JAY

IEEE 1394 Headers There are two IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) headers on this motherboard,
(see p.10, No. 30) including one front panel IEEE

RXTPAM_0

1

RXTPAP_0

GND

GND

RXTPBM_0

+12V

+12V

RXTPBP_0

GND

1394 header (FRONT_1394) and
one back pa nel IEEE 1394 header
(BACK_1394). Each IEEE 1394
header cansupport one IEEE

(9-pin BACK_1394) 1394 port.
(see p.10, No. 29)

RXTPAM_0

1

RXTPAP_0

GND

RXTPBM_0

RXTPBP_0

GND

+12V

+12V

GND

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA
(see p.10, No. 27) 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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22

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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)

SPDIFOUT

GND

+5V

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

USB+1394 Bracket This USB+1394 bracket can

support 2 additional USB 2.0
ports and 1 IEEE 1394 port.
Please conne ct the blue connec­tor on the cable of this USB+1394
bracket to the USB 2.0 header
(USB2_3, USB4_5, USB6_7 or
USB8_9), and connect the red
connector on the cable of this
USB+1394 bracket to the IEEE
1394 header (BACK_1394).
Then fasten the USB+1394
bracket to the chassis with
screws.

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2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.7 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 16.

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

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10,
No. 27) 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 conne ctors, please refer to page 22. 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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2.8 eSA

2.8 eSA2.8 eSA

What is eSATAII?

This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specif ication.
eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your
computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the
convenient mobility like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that
enables you to exchange drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you
may simply plug your eSATAII hard disk to the eSATAII ports instead of opening
your chassis to exchange your SATAII hard disk. Currently, on the market, the
data transfer rate of USB 2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/
s. However, eSATAII provides the data transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is
much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of Hot
Plug feature. Therefore, on the basis of the advantageous transfer speed and the
facilitating mobile capability, in the near future, eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 and
IEEE 1394 to be a trend for external interface.

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NOTE:

1. If you set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot
Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or remove
your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and in
working condition.

2. If you set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to non-RAID mode, Hot Plug
function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII
function in non-RAID mode, please insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the
eSATAII ports only when the system is power-off.

3. Please refer to page 31 to 35 for detailed information of RAID mode, non-RAID mode,
and AHCI mode.

face Introductionface Introduction

face Introduction

face Introductionface Introduction

How to install eSATAII?

eSATAII_TOP a nd

SATAII_RED (PORT1) and
SAT AII_ORANGE (POR T3)

1. If you just plan to install one eSATAII device to this motherboard, it is recom­mended to enable the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield. In order to enable
the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the red SATAII
connector (SA TAII_RED (PORT1); see p.10 No.12) and the red eSATAII
connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.10 No.37) with a SATA data cable first.
Then the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield is enabled.

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eSATAII_BOTTOM

Connect the SATA
data cable to the red
SATAII connector
(SATAII_RED (POR T1))

Connect the SATA
data cable to the red
eSATAII connector
(eSATAII_BOTTOM)

2. If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to
enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to
enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to
connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (PORT1); see p.10 No.12) and
the red eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.10 No.37) with a SATA
data cable first, and then connect the orange SATAII connector
(SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3); see p.10 No.10) and the orange eSATAII connec­tor (eSATAII_TOP; see p.10 No.36) with another SATA data cable. After that,
both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield are enabled.

Connect the SA TA
data cables to both
red SATAII connector
(SATAII_RED (POR T1))
and orange SAT AII
connector (SATAII_
ORANGE (PORT3))

Please make sure to correctly connect the SATAII and eSATAII connectors
with corresponding color so that the eSATAII function will work successfully.

Connect the SATA
data cables to both
red eSATAII connector
(eSATAII_BOTTOM)
and orange eSATAII
connector (eSATAII_TOP)

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3. Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port
of the I/O shield according to the eSATAII connector that you connect the
SATA data cable.

Connect one end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII device

Connect the other end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O
shield

Comparison between eSATAII and other devices

IEEE 1394 400Mb/s
USB 2.0 480Mb/s
SATA 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)
eSATAII/SA TAII 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)

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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

2.10

Serial A

2.102.10

Serial ASerial A

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® nForce 520 chipset that supports Serial ATA
(SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID 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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1. 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 5 function, you need
to install 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 0+1
function, you need to install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

2. It is recommended to build RAID on internal SATA / SATAII ports. In other
words, if SATAII_RED (PORT1) and SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3) are used
for eSATAII ports, please build RAID on SATAII_BLUE (PORT0) and
SATAII_BLACK (PORT2).

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2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

HDDs and eSAHDDs and eSA

HDDs and eSA

HDDs and eSAHDDs and eSA

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII /
eSATAII Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. N VIDIA® nForce 520 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 RAID1 or RAID 5 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.

eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to exchange
drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you may simply plug your
eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports instead of opening your chassis to
exchange your SATAII hard disk .

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2.122.12

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.12

Driver Installation Guide

2.122.12

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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Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.13

Installing Windows

2.132.13

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

TMTM

TM

/ Vista/ Vista

/ Vista

/ Vista/ Vista

If you want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows
VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID
functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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change. Please visit our website for the updates of Windows
64-bit driver and related information in the future.

2. Before installing Windows
disk is supposed to include SP4. If there is no SP4 included in your disk, please
visit the below website for proper procedures of making a SP4 disk:

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/spdeploy.
htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay

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RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your
SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices 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: 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

then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD­ROM 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 choose:

1. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for Windows2000/XP/XP64

2. Generate RAID Driver diskette for Windows2000/XP

3. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP64

4. Exit
Reboot system now
Press any key to continue

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Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Select your required
item on the list according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.
Then press any key.

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

SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® 2000
/ XP / XP 64-bit 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 NVIDIA® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the drivers
will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. The
drivers are as below:

A. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP/2000
B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP64

Please select A f or Windows® 2000 / XP in AHCI mode. Ple ase select B for Windows
XP 64-bit in AHCI mode.

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functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /
SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices 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 NVIDIA® AHCI

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the optical drive again to continue the installation.

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functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

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

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VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions,
please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

1. The installation procedures for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to
change. Please visit our website for the updates of Windows
64-bit driver and related information in the future.

2. Before installing Windows
disk is supposed to include SP4. If there is no SP4 included in your disk, please
visit the below website for proper procedures of making a SP4 disk:

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/spdeploy.
htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay

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If you want to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your
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.

Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.13.1 step 2 on
page 31.

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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
STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / 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 NVIDIA® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the drivers will be
presented. Select the drivers to install. The drivers are as below:

A. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required)
B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

Please select A and B for Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are
two RAID drivers needed for RAID mode, you have to select them separately. Please
specify the first RAID driver and then specify again for the second one.)

NOTE. If you install Windows® 2000 / 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]
in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID
installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

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

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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 NVIDIA® RAID
drivers. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

.. \ I386 \ Vista32_RAID (For Windows® Vista
.. \ AMD64 \ Vista64_RAID (For Windows® Vista

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into
the optical drive again to continue the installation.

NOTE. 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

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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 7 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 Flash Me mory 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
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 sele ctions on the menu bar ,
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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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.

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII1
DDRII2
DDRII3
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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

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Conf iguration, PCIPnP
Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

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

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

Configuration

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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.

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

AM2 Boost
Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Boot Failure Guard

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum

Spread Spectrum

PCIE

Spread Spectrum

SATA
Cool'n'Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State

Processor Maximum Multiplier
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Memory Clock
Flexibility Option

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[100]
[Enabled]

[0.75% Hershey]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Disabled]

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If
Manual,

multiplier and

will be set based

voltage
on User Selection in Setup.

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

AM2 Boost

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 caution 7 on page 8 for details.

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configura­tion options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.].

CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. The default value is [200].

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PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. The default value is [100].
Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [0.75% Hershey] as default. Configuration
options: [Disabled], [0.5% Hershey], [0.75% Hershey], [0.5% Triangular],
and [0.75% Triangular].

PCIE Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration
options: [Disabled], and [Enabled].

SATA Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration
options: [Disabled], and [Enabled].

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 [Ena bled]. 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].

Enhanced Halt State

This item only appe ars when you install Rev. G Dual Core AM2 CPU on this
motherboard. C1E is an enhanced power saving state which is supported
by AM2 dual core processors. The processor will enter C1E power saving
state when both of its cores transition into the C1 state. The default value
is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Processor Maximum Multiplier

It will display Processor Maximum Multiplier 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 Multiplier and Processor Voltage. However, it is recom­mended to keep the default value for system stability.

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CPU Configuration

AM2 Boost
Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum
PCIE

Spread Spectrum

SATA

Spread Spectrum
Cool'n'Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine
Enhanced Halt State

Processor Maximum Multiplier
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Multiplier
Processor Voltage

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[Disabled]
[Auto]
[200]
[100]
[Enabled]

[0.75% Hershey]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

x11.5 2300 MHz

1.350 V

[Manual]

[x8]
[1.500V]

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If
Manual,

multiplier and

will be set based

voltage
on User Selection in Setup.

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 Multiplier

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 adjust the value of this item.

Processor Voltage

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 recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the
standard values as listed: [200 MHz (DDRII 400)], [266 MHz (DDRII 533)],
[333 MHz (DDRII 667)], and [400MHz (DDRII 800)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

CAS Latency (CL)

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [3T], [4T], [5T], and [6T]. The default value is [Auto].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK], [6CLK],
[7CLK], [8CLK], [9CLK], [10CLK], [11CLK], [12CLK], [13CLK], [14CLK],
[15CLK], [16CLK], [17CLK], and [18CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],
[5CLK], and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],
[5CLK], and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

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TRRD

Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T],
[4T], and [5T]. The default value is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [11T] to [26T]. 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].

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the
same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

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3.3.2

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

Onboard LAN
Onboard IEEE 1394
Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel
CD-In

Graphics Adapter

Primary

CPU-NB Link Speed
CPU-NB Link Width

DRAM Voltage

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

[Auto]
[Auto]

[Auto]

To set DRAM Voltage.

Select Screen

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

OnBoard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

OnBoard IEEE 1394

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 feature.

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] f or the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

CD-In

Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of OnBoard HD Audio. If you plan to
use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable
this option.

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].

CPU - NB Link Speed

This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link frequency. Configuration
options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz], and [1000
MHz].

CPU - NB Link Width

This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link width. Conf iguration options:
[Auto], [8 bit], and [16 bit].

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select D RAM voltage. Configuration option s: [Auto], [1.85], [1.9],
[1.95], [2] and [2.05]. The default value is [Auto].

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3.3.3

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Repost Video on STR Resume
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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[Auto]

[No]
[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-to­RAM 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.

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

OnBoard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave
SATAII_BLUE
SATAII_RED
SATAII_BLACK
SATAII_ORANGE

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OnBoard IDE Controller

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

OnBoard SATA 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 [non-RAID]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII
HDDs, please select [RAID].

* If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish
configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility.

eSATAII Support

Use this item to enable or disable eSATAII support. This item appears only
when “SATA Operation Mode” is set to [RAID]. The default value is [Ena bled].
Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you set this item to
[Enabled], eSATAII ports cannot support RAID functions. If you set this ite m
to [Disabled], eSATAII ports can support RAID functions.

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will
use the “IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction, which can
be applied to the configurations of “IDE Slave” as well.

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[non-RAID]

[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]

ENABLED: enables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
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 Re movable 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.

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

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[64]

[Enabled]

ValueinunitsofPCI
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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3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

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3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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[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
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port

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[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4]
[Disabled]
[378]
[ECP + EPP]
[1.9]
[DMA3]
[IRQ7]
[Enabled]
[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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Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default
value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP
version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:
[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]
and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration
options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:
[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it.

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configura­tion options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

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.

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Legacy USB Support

Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate the I/O devices
of legacy OS (DOS) such as mouse, keyboard, USB flash... etc. Or you
may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is
no USB device connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB
support.

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

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 te mperature, CPU fan
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Ambient Temperature
CPU Internal Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan

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H/W Monitor

: 42C/107F
: 52C/125F
: 31C/87F

: 2833 RPM
:N/A

: 1.532 V
: 3.129 V
: 4.877 V
: 11.741 V

[Disabled]

Boot Security Exit

Youareallowedto
enable this function
only when you install
4-pin CPU fan.

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Ambient Temperature

This item shows the temperature sensed by thermistor near CPU.

CPU Internal Temperature

This item shows the temperature sensed by dual current source
CPU.

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. Configuration
options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. You are
allowed to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.

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3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config­ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

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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3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device]
[HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08]
[CD/DVD: SM-CD-ROM]
[USB]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Select Screen

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

To enable or disable the
boot from network feature.

Select Screen

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

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Boot From Network

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.

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3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

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 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.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Exit

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3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/WMonitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

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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, “Dis­card 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, “Dis­card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load
optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup
configurations.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.

Software Suppor

4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

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:
2000 / 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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APPENDIX:

APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
technology under Windows® system. When using this feature, please make sure to
install “AMD Processor Driver” from the “Support CD” first.

If you are using Windows® 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction
below to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology:

1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button.
Select Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows® XP only)

3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.

4. Click the “Power…” button. The following dialog box appears.

5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power
Management.

6. Click OK to implement settings.

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