Asrock ALIVENF5-ESATA2 R3.0, ALIVENF5-ESATA2 PLUS R3.0 V3.0 User Manual

ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ R3.0

User Manual

Version 3.0

Published September 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of

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

following two conditions:

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

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

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

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substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

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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 2007 and Basic Logo .................................................. 9

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

1.5 ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus ................................................ 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 ....................................... 13

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

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

2.5 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 17

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

2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 23

2.8 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................... 24

2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 27

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

Installation ................................................................................. 28

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 29

2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 30

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 32

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

2.15 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 36

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Vista

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

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

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Vista

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

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

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64-bit Without RAID Functions ...................................... 32

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

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

64-bit With RAID Functions ........................................... 34

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

Functions ...................................................................... 35

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3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 37

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 38

3.3 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 39

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 50

3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 51

3.6 Security Screen ......................................................................... 52

3.7 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 53

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 54

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 54

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 37

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 38

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 39

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 43

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 44

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................. 45

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 47

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 48

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 48

3.3.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 49

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 51

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 54

4.2.2 Drivers Menu . ......... .................. ......... .................. ......... ... 54

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 54

4.2.4 Contact Information .......................................................... 54

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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 de-

livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might

be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated

version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You

may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website

as well. ASRock website

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

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

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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1 x ASRock 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

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)

1 x “ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus” I/O Shield

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1.21.2

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 Athlon

processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA
Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII800/667/533

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

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 6)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

- 3 x PCI slots

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

(ALC888 Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL8111B / RTL8111C

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x eSATAII Port

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)

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nForce 520

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VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

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Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 8)

- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII

connector), supports NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions
(see CAUTION 9)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x Game header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x IEEE 1394 header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 10)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance 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

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Windows® 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit

/ VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL Certificated

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WAR NING

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

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even

cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at

your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 for details.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before

you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read

the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper

installation.

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

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

and Windows

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

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

to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU

bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the

CPU.

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

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard

functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To

improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the

CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

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

you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will

improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you adopt.

Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. However,

we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM configurations.

If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may not be

applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this function for

keeping the stability of your system.

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

modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,

6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 11 for

proper connection.

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

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

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

directly.

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9. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII

specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 24

for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

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

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware R

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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and

plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please follow

below table for minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Sempron 2800+

Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)

512MB system memory (Basic)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)

with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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20.3cm (8.0-in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2

PS2_USB_PW1

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

ESATAII

Top:

USB2.0

IEEE

T: US B2

1394

B:USB3

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USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Top:

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

REAR SPK

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Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

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LAN

1

Gigabit LAN

PHY

1

FRONT_1394

CD1

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HDMI_SPDIF1

AUDIO
CODEC

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HD_AUDIO1

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ESATAII_TOP

IR1

I/O

Super

7.1CH HD

GAME1

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ATX12V1

ATXPWR1

PCIE1

PCIE3

CPU_FAN1

Dual Channel

Dual CoreCPU

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

SOCKET AM2

SATAII

eSATAII

PCI

RAID

EXPRESS

PCIE2

ALiveNF5-eSATA2+

USB2.0

RoHS

FLOPPY1

FSB1GHz

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII800

ATA133

NVIDIA

nForce 520

Chipset

4Mb

BIOS

2122

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FSB800

DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_ORANGE(PORT3)
SATAII_BLACK(PORT2)

SATAII_RED(PORT1)
SATAII_BLUE(PORT0)

CHA_FAN1

SPEAKER1

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FSB800

DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

USB8_9

USB6_7

USB4_5

CMOS

BATTERY

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PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

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HDLED RESET

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DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

CLRCMOS1

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IDE1

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 NVIDIA nForce 520 Single Chip
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 Flash Memory
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 23 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 26 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 28 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3)) (FRONT_1394)
11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK (PORT2)) 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_RED (PORT1)) 30 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLUE (PORT0)) (IR1)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 1 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 33 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 34 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 9 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 Parallel Port 10 Microphone (Pink)
3 IEEE 1394 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 RJ-45 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 13 eSATAII Port
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 COM Port
7 Central / Bass (Orange) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
8 Line In (Light Blue)

* 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.

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TABLE for Audio Output Conne ction

Audio Output ChannelsFront Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6VVV--

8VVVV

* 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.

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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 en-

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the

power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the

power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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

component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or

the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a

safety grounded object before you handle components.

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

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-

static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard

to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may

damage the motherboard.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

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angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

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 fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 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)

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 configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-

type) 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; Orange slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel 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), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the

same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow

slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3

and DDRII_4).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed

in the 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 DDRII_1

and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory

Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / 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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