Asrock ALIVENF7G-HD720P R5.0, ALIVENF7G-HD720P R2.0 User Manual

ALiveNF7G-HD720p

User Manual

Version 2.0/5.0

Published November 2007

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

following two conditions:

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

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

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

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

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

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

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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD) /

HD-DVD Playback Support ........................................................ 10

1.5 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11

1.6 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0) ........................ 12

1.7 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0) ........................ 13

1.8 ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O ................................................................ 14

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 15

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 16

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ......................................... 16

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 17

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .................................. 19

2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ............................. 20

2.6 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide ...................................... 23

2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 24

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 25

2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 30

2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 31

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

Installation ................................................................................. 32

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 32

2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 33

2.14 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 35

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

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

Vista

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

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

Vista

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

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

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64-bit Without RAID Functions ...................................... 35

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

Functions ...................................................................... 37

64-bit With RAID Functions ........................................... 37

Functions ...................................................................... 38

64-bit Without RAID

64-bit With RAID

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15 15

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 39

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 40

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 41

3.3 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 42

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 53

3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 54

3.6 Security Screen ......................................................................... 55

3.7 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 56

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 57

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 57

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 40

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 41

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 42

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 46

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 47

3.3.4 IDE Configuration............................................................. 48

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 50

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 51

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 51

3.3.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 52

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 54

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 57

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... ................ 57

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 57

4.2.4 Contact Information .......................................................... 57

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p 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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1.11.1

1 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm)

1 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Support CD

1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)

1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

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

1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)

1 x ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O Shield

1 x COM Port Bracket

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD PhenomTM X4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 /

X2 / 64 and Sempron processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 3)

- Max. ca pacity: 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 T echnology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce7 Series (N V44)

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 8)

- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers

- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port

- Supports 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 9)

- NVIDIA® PureVideoTM Ready

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

- Chipset embedded HDMI Audio

LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0)

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0)

- Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0)

- Giga PHY RTL821 1B (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0)

- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH_D VI I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x V GA/D-Sub Port

- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 10)

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- HD Audio Ja ck: Line in/Front Spea ker/M icrophone

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

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 11)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin A TX 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 12)

- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 13)

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 Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® 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.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 39 for details.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA® website for the latest information.

http://www.asrock.com

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

9. 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page10 and 11 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test.

10. This DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert this DVI-D port to HDMI interface. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled with our product, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information.

11. Before installing SAT AII hard dis k to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 31 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

12. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

13. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

1.3

Minimum Hardware R

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

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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 requirements.

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CPU Sempron 2800+ Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

512MB Single Channel (Ba sic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

DVI with HDCP

* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium or Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above. * If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. * After June 1, 2007, all Windows minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows 2007 logo.

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VistaTM systems are required to meet above

VistaTM Premium

1.41.4

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD)Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD)

1.4

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD)

1.41.4

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD)Minimum Hardware Requirement for 720p Blu-ray (BD)

/ HD-DVD Playback Support/ HD-DVD Playback Support

/ HD-DVD Playback Support

/ HD-DVD Playback Support/ HD-DVD Playback Support

720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard

requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table

for the minimum hardware requirement.

CPU AMD Athlon 64X2 5200+

VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

Memory Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1GB x 2

Suggested OS Windows

* If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.2 or 7.3, we suggest to disable

Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility.

After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below steps to

disable Hardware Acceleration function.

A. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program.

B. Click “Configuration”.

C. Select “Video”.

D. Click “Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)” to remove the “V” mark in

this item.

E. Click “OK” to save the change.

VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

1010

1.51.5

Passed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our LabPassed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab

1.5

Passed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab

1.51.5

Passed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our LabPassed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab

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DVD Film Name Format Producer

Type

Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB

DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SO NY

CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC SO NY

THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC FOX

SPEED MPEG-4-AVC FOX

THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC FOX

EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN

HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL

DVD THE INTERPRETER MPEG-4-AVC UNIVERSAL

NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA

ONE SIX RIGHT MPEG-2 TERWILLIGER

* MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H.264.

* Above passed films are tested under below configuration.

Items Configurations

CPU AMD Athlon 64X2 5200+

VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

Memory Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1GB x 2

OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra

DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD)

HP HD100 (HD-DVD)

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1.6 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0)

1.6 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0)1.6 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0)

21.8cm (8.6-in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

29 28 27

PS2

DVI_CON1

VGA1

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

USB2.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

Bottom:

MIC IN

HD_AUDIO1

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PW1

CPU_FAN1

PARALLEL PORT

Top: RJ-45

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

PCIE1

LAN PHY

CD1

ALiveNF7G-HD720p

WIFI/E

AUDIO CODEC

RoHS

ATXPWR1

HDMI_SPDIF1

PCI1

PCI2

RAID

PCIE2

GeForce 7050/

nForce 630AMCP

PCI

EXPRESS

FLOPPY1

NVIDIA

Chipset

HDCP

DVI

SOCKET AM2

CMOS

BATTERY

CLRCMOS1

COM1

AM2

Dual CoreCPU

DDRII800

SATAII

DDRII1066

AM2+ Quad Core CPU

4Mb BIOS

IR1

FSB800

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_1(PORT0)

SPEAKER1

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_2(PORT1)

I/O

Super

FSB800

DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_4(PORT3)

SATAII_3(PORT2)

DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

USB4_5

USB6_7

IDE1

CHA_FAN1

USB8_9

Dual Channel

24.4cm (9.6-in)

10 11

12 13

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (IR1) 6 2 x 240-p i n D DR 2 D IM M S lo t s 2 1 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 9 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 26 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E) 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 11 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1))29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 30 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 1 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)

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1.7 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0)1.7 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0)

21.8cm (8.6-in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

29 28 27

PS2

DVI_CON1

VGA1

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

USB2.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

Bottom:

MIC IN

HD_AUDIO1

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PW1

CPU_FAN1

PARALLEL PORT

Top: RJ-45

ATXPWR1

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

PCIE1

LAN PHY

CD1

ALiveNF7G-HD720p

WIFI/E

AUDIO

CODEC

RoHS

HDMI_SPDIF1

PCI1

PCI2

RAID

PCIE2

GeForce 7050/

nForce 630AMCP

PCI

EXPRESS

FLOPPY1

NVIDIA

Chipset

HDCP

DVI

CMOS

BATTERY

SOCKET AM2

CLRCMOS1

COM1

AM2

Dual CoreCPU

DDRII800

SATAII

DDRII1066

AM2+ Quad Core CPU

4Mb BIOS

IR1

FSB800

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_1(PORT0)

SPEAKER1

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_2(PORT1)

I/O

Super

FSB800

DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_3(PORT2)

SATAII_4(PORT3)

DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

USB4_5

CHA_FAN1

USB6_7

Dual Channel

IDE1

USB8_9

24.4cm (9.6-in)

10 11

12 13

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (IR1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 5 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 9 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 26 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E) 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 11 Third SAT AII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1))29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 30 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)

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1.81.8

ASRock 6CH_DVI I/OASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

1.8

ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

1.81.8

ASRock 6CH_DVI I/OASRock 6CH_DVI I/O

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 RJ-45 Port 9 VGA/D-Sub Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 VGA/DVI-D Port 5 Front Speaker (Lime) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 6 Microphone (Pink)

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

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

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

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

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

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

reboot your system. For Windows

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

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

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

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

VistaTM:

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 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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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

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

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

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

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 12/13, No. 2). 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 DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) 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)

DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.12/13 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and

DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.12/13 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technol-

ogy can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 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 DDR2 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 DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to acti-

vate 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 DDR2 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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