ASRock AliveSATA2-GLAN User Manual

ALiveSATA2-GLAN

User Manual

Version 1.4

Published February 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 1 2

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

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

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

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCIE Slots) .............................................. 16

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

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

2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide.................................... 22

2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 23

2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation

.................................................................................................. 24

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 24

2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 25

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

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions .......................................... 25

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

2.12.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID

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

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................................... 28

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

2.13.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID

2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 29

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 30

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 31

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 3 0

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 31

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Functions...................................................................... 25

Functions...................................................................... 27

Functions...................................................................... 28

Functions...................................................................... 29

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3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 32

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 32

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 35

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 37

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 3 8

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 41

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 41

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 42

3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 43

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 44

3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 44

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 45

3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 45

3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 46

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

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Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 4 7

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 47

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 47

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 47

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 47

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 47

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveSATA2-GLAN motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de­livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit­ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by­step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

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

as well. ASRock website

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock ALiveSATA2-GLAN Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
1 x ASRock ALiveSATA2-GLAN Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock ALiveSATA2-GLAN 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 HD 8CH I/O Shield

http://www.asrock.com

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

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

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

processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

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

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® K8T890 CF

- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237A

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory T echnology (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 - 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC888 Audio Codec)

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

- Realtek RTL8111B

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

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

Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors by VIA® VT8237A,

support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) and “Hot Plug”
functions

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- 2 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors by JMicron® JMB 363 (PCIE x1
interface), support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD), NCQ, AHCI
and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)

- 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

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 9)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

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

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 10)

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® 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.

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CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un­tied Overclocking Technology” on page 29 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® XP
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, 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. 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, plea se rea d the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 23 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.

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

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

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Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

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.

CPU Sempron 2800+
Memory 1GB system memory
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

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

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)

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PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Bottom:

CTR BASS

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Bottom:

MIC IN

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Top:

REAR SPK

Center:

SIDE SPK

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

CD1

LAN
PHY

Gigabit LAN

ALiveSATA2-GLAN

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IR1

I/O

Super

AUDIO
CODEC

HDMI_SPDIF1

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HD_AUDIO1

7.1CH HD

GAME1

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CPU_FAN1

FLOPPY1

PCIE2

PCIE3

ATXPWR1

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VIA

K8T890 CF

Chipset

PCIE1

JMicron
JMB363

PCI1

PCI2

RoHS

PCI3

SATAII_1

SATAII

SATAII_2

FSB1GHz

SOCKET

A
M2

Dual Channel

RAID

PCI

EXPRESS

USB2.0

ATA133

USB6_71USB4_5

VT8237A

Chipset

4Mb

BIOS

SATA

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SPEAKER1

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Dual CoreCPU

FSB800

DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII800

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SATA2

SATA1

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

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HDLED RESET

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DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

CMOS

BATTERY

IDE2

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DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

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CLRCMOS1

IDE1

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30.5cm (12.0-in)

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 17 Primary Serial AT A Connector (SAT A1, Black)
2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 Flash Memory
5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 Serial A T AII Connector (SA T AII_2, Red)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 23 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 North Bridge Controller 26 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 Serial A T AII Conne ctor (SA T AII_1, Red)
10 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
11 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 29 JMicron JMB363 Chipset (PCIE x1 interface)
12 South Bridge Controller 30 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
13 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
14 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
15 Secondary Serial A T A Conne ctor (SA T A2, Black) 33 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
16 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 34 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

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HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

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PanelPanel

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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

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* If you use 2-channel spea ker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See

the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
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

ALiveSATA2-GLAN is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or
the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle components.

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

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti­static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When pla cing 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

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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

STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas­tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.

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

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

ALiveSATA2-GLAN 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) DD RII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other
words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Cha nnel 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), plea se in stall identical DD RII DIMM s in all four slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3
and DDRII_4).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in 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 bre a k

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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