ASROCK ALIVENF5SLI User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 6 NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI Chipset 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 7 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (FRONT_1394) 8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 26 Game Port Header (GAME1)

9 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 27 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 28 JR1 JL1 Jumper 10 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK (PORT 1.0)) 31 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_ORANGE (PORT 1.1))32 PCI Express x8 Slot (PCIE4, Yellow) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 2.1)) 33 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE3, White) 15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLUE (PORT 2.0)) 34 PCI Express x8 Slot (PCIE2, Yellow) 16 Flash Memory 35 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 36 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 37 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 eSAT AII 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 spea ker, please connect the spe aker’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 Connection

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

(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -4 V -- -- V 6V--VV 8 VVVV

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audio source (2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel), then the copy source function of C-Media audio application can work properly.

* If you install Windows

from your system, please disable the option “USB 2.0 Support” in BIOS setup first.

VistaTM or VistaTM 64-bit OS, please correctly select the channel of the

VistaTM or VistaTM 64-bit OS and want to remove C-Media audio driver

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 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. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 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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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Specifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and

Sempron 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® nForce 560 SLI Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Te chnology (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 T echnology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 6)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (White)

- 2 x PCI Express x8 slots (Yellow; for NVIDIA® SLITM only)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 3 x PCI slots

- Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (see CAUTION 7)

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level Superior Audio

(C-Media CM6501 Audio Codec with UAA architecture)

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

- Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B

- 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 8)

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

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

- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII connector), supports NCQ and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 10)

- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR 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

- SLI/XFIRE power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

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

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wa ke Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

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

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Ta chometer

- 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

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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.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 34 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 12 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® XP and Windows® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit 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, 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.

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. This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. PCIE2 a nd PCIE4 slots (yellow) are intended for SLI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to PCIE3 slot. For the information of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode” on page 9. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 14.

8. 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 mode s. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

function. If you plan to install only one PCI

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9. Before installing SAT AII hard dis k to SATAII connector, please rea d the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 29 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII

specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 26 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedure s.

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

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

12. Microsoft® 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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CPU Sempron 2800+ Memory 1GB system memory (Premium) VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only)

Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name Vendor NVIDIA

ASUS EN8800GTX ASUS EN8600GT/2DHT ASUS EN7950GX2 * ASUS EN7900GT TOP ASUS EN7800GT ASUS EN7600GSSILENT ASUS EN7600GT/2DHT ASUS EN6800LE ASUS Extreme N6800/TD ALBATRON PC6600GT GIGABYTE GV -NX66256DP2 LEADTEK PX7900GS TDH LEADTEK PX7300GS T DH * MSI 7300GT-T D256EH

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GeForce 8800GTX GeForce 8600GT GeForce 7950GX2 GeForce 7900GT GeForce 7800GT GeForce 7600GT GeForce 7600GS GeForce 6800LE GeForce 6800 GeForce 6600GT GeForce 6600 GeForce 7900GS GeForce 7300GS GeForce 7300GT

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* These two cards can only work under Windows For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

XP / XP 64-bit OS.

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InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 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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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

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 2, No. 36). 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 DD RII (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 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.2 No.8) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Ora nge slots; see p.2 No.9), 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), please install identical DD RII DIMM s in all four slots.

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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 exa mple, in stalling a pair of memory module s 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 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 brea k

on the slot.

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

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x8 slot) is used to install PCI Express expansion cards to support SLITM function. For the information of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode” on page 9. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

1. This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots (yellow) are intended for SLITM function only. It is not recommended to install other graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots, and we do not guarantee that your graphics cards can work successfully under this situation.

2. You can only choose to use either PCIE3 slot or PCIE2 / PCIE4 slot on this motherboard. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to PCIE3 slot.

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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Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install two identical NVIDIA® SLI

enabled PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP, XP 64-bit, Vista and VistaTM 64-bit OS. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.

SLI

Technology Requirements

1. You should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified.

2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLITM technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com).

3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.

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Step 1. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified

because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and a nother graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Step2. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics

cards.

Step3. Align and insert the SLI Bridge to the goldfingers on each graphics card.

Make sure that the SLI Bridge is firmly in place.

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Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the monitor connector and the DVI

connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot.

Step5. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector.

Step6. Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable

the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multiGPU feature.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

A. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows® taskbar.

B. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager, and then click nView Properties.

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C. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. D. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box.

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E. From the Display Properties dialog box, sele ct the Settings ta b then click Advanced.

F. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab.

G. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item.

H. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. I. Click OK when done.

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For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. C. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab. D. Select Control Panel tab.

E. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI configuration, and then click Apply.

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* SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

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Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.6

Jumpers Setup

2.62.6

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.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

JR1 JL1 Jumper

(see p.2, No. 28)

Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel

audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 17)

Clear CMOSDefault

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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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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.2, No. 25)

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) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 1 1) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 10)

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to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

connect the black end to the IDE devices

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE

device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

Serial A T AII Connectors These four Seri al A T AII (SAT AII)

(SAT AII_BLACK (PORT 1.0): connectors support SATA data see p.2, No. 12) cables for internal storage (SAT AII_ORANGE (PORT 1.1): devices. The current SATAII see p.2, No. 13) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s (SAT AII_BLUE (PORT 2.0): data transfer rate. see p.2, No. 15)

(SAT AII_RED (PORT 2.1): see p.2, No. 14)

SATAII_RED (PORT 2.1) connector can be used for internal storage device or be connected to eSATAII_TOP connector to support eSATAII device. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 26 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedure s.

SAT AII_BLUE (PORT 2.0)

SAT AII_RED (PORT 2.1)

SAT AII_BLACK (PORT 1.0)

SATAII_ORANGE (PORT 1.1)

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eSATAII Connector This eSATAII connector

(eSAT AII_TOP: see p.2, No. 37) supports SATA data cable for

external SATAII function. The current eSATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data

eSATAII_TOP

transfer rate.

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

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard. You can also use the SATA data cable to connect SATAII_RED (PORT 2.1) connector and eSATAII connector.

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 four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 18) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header cansupport two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 19)

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.2, No. 23) and receiving infrared module.

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Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2, No. 29) from sound sources such as

CD1

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

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(8-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 27) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2, No. 22) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2, No. 21)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2, No. 20) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

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CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2, No. 36) match the black wire to the

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.

1 2 3 4

ground pin.

Pin 1-3 Connected

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ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2, No. 2)

ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2, No. 7) ATX 12V plug to this connector.

Failing to do so will cause power up failure.

SLI/XFIRE Power Connector It is not necessary to use this

(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1) connector, but please connect it (see p.2 No. 3) with a hard disk power connecor

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard at the same ti me.

Game Port Hea der Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) header if the Game port bracket (see p.2 No. 26) is installed.

IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one (see p.2 No. 24) IEEE 1394 header

(FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header cansupport one IEEE 1394 port.

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HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA (see p.2, No. 31) card, allows the system to

connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the bla ck end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

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)

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2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.8 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 14.

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

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 2, No. 31) 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, ple ase refer to page 24. 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 V GA 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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What is eSATAII?

This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. 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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1. If you set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to RAID mode and enable the option “eSATAII Support”, 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. If you want to use the eSATAII HDD as an OS disk, please set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to non-RAID mode. If you want to use the eSATAII HDD as a removable data disk, please set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to RAID mode and enable the option “eSATAII Support”. If you want to add the eSATAII HDD as a RAID disk, please set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to RAID mode and disable the option “eSATAII Support”.

4. Please refer to page 32 to 34 for detailed information of RAID mode and non-RAID mode.

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How to install eSATAII?

SATAII connector SATAII_RED (PORT 2.1)

eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP)

1. In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 2.1); see p.2 No.14) and the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.2 No.37) with a SATA data cable first.

Connect the SATA data cable to the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (POR T 2.1))

Connect the SATA data cable to the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP)

2. Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port of the I/O shield.

Connect one end of the eSATAII device cable to eSATAII device

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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 SA TAII 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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HITACHI

Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various A TA feature s. 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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This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® nForce 560 SLI chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial AT AII (SAT AII) hard disk s a nd RAID functions. You may install SA TA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This se ction will guide you to install the SA TA / 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, RAID 1 or JBOD 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 SATAII ports. In other words, if SATAII_RED (PORT 2.1) is used for eSATAII port, please build RAID on other SATAII ports.

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