ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 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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Published December 2007

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Serial ATAII Connector 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (SATAII_BLUE (PORT 4)) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

8 2 x 240- p in DD R2 DI MM Sl ot s 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 10 North Bridge Controller 29 BIOS LPC Chip 11 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 30 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 12 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE3) 31 PCIE Express Slot (PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH) 13 South Bridge Controller 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 14 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_ORANGE (PORT 2))33 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 15 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 1)) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 16 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK (PORT 3)) 35 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)

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1 Parallel Port 7 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Rear Speaker (Black) 9 eSATAII Ports 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 10 COM Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 6 Front Speaker (Lime) 12 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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

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

TABLE f or Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass

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* 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® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “5.1 Speaker”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. 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 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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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra A TA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 2 x Serial AT A (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial AT A (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 6CH_eSATAII I/O Shield 1 x USB Bracket 1 x PCIE Switch Card

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This motherboard is bundled with one PCIE Switch card installed on PCIE2/ PCIE SWITCH slot, which allows you better flexibility to choose PCIE functions between one PCIE x16 slot and two PCIE slots for ATI CrossFireTM without setting up jumpers.

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Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 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 echnology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Tran sport Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFire

- Southbridge:ATITM SB600

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

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

- Max. capacity: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)

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

- AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented T e chnology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7)

Expansion Slot - Supports ATI

(see CAUTION 8)

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot with PCIE Switch card or 2 x PCI Express Graphics slots for ATITM CrossFire (see CAUTION 9)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 3 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

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

- Realtek RTL81 1 1B

- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN

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- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x eSATAII Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

CrossFireTM graphics cards

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- HD Audio Jack: Rear Spea ker / Central/Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (see CAUTION 10)

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

RAID 1 a nd RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 11)

- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII ports), support RAID (RAID 0 a nd RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 12)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin A TX power conne ctor

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- SLI/XFire power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - CPU T e mperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fa n Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Microsoft

/ VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

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

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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 37 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 11 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 http://www.asrock.com

4. Due to the operating system and chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under

Windows Windows® XP 64-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, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

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. Please remove PCIE Switch card from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot before you use ATI ics cards you install should be from the same GPU family.

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

CrossFireTM function. In CrossFireTM mode, the two ATITM graph-

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9. This motherboard is bundled with one PCIE Switch card installed on PCIE2/

PCIE SWITCH slot, which allows you better flexibility to choose PCIE functions between one PCIE x16 slot and two PCIE slots for ATITM CrossFire without setting up jumpers. To avail of the PCI Express x16 graphics card installed on PCIE3 slot work at PCIE x16 bandwidth, please make sure that PCIE Switch card is installed on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. Please refer to page 15 for details of installing a single graphics card.

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

modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel and 6-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

11. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SA TAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 30 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

12. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII

specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 27 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

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

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

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512MB Single Channel (Basic)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)

* After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo.

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InstallationInstallation

Installation

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InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 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 se cure 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

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.

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STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever

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Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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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. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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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 Cha nnel A (DDRII_1 a nd DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be a ctivated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DD R2 DIMMs f or dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. Y ou may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below .

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Y ellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Ora nge Slot) (1) Populated Populated - (2) - - Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

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* 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 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 DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

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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)

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

interface.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 slot (PCI Express x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with

x1 lane width, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. For PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot and PCIE3 slot, you may choose to use one PCI Express x16 slot with PCIE Switch card or two PCI Express Graphics slots for ATITM CrossFireTM.

NOTE:

If you want the PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE3 slot to work at PCIE x16 bandwidth, you need to install PCIE Switch card on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. Please refer to page 15 for details of installing a single graphics card. If you want to enable ATITM CrossFireTM feature, please refer to page 16 for details of installing CrossFireTM graphics cards.

Plea se refer to the table below for possible PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot and PCIE3 slot configurations.

PCIE2/PCIE Switch Slot and PCIE3 Slot Configurations

PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH Slot PCIE3 Slot Card Type Card Type

Single Graphics Card * PCIE Switch Card PCIE x16 graphics card Dual Graphics Cards in CrossFire

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Edition graphics card

* To avail of the PCI Express x16 graphics card installed on PCIE3 slot work at

PCIE x16 bandwidth, please make sure that PCIE Switch card is installed on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. Please refer to page 15 for details of installing a single graphics card.

** Please remove PCIE Switch card from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot before you

use ATI cards you install should be from the same GPU family.

CrossFireTM function. In CrossFireTM mode, the two ATITM graphics

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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. Re move 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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Step 1. Install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE3 slot. Please refer to

page 14 for proper procedures of installing an expansion card.

Step 2. Make sure that the PCIE Switch card is installed on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH

slot to avail of the PCI Express x16 graphics card full x16 bandwidth.

PCIE Switch card

PCIE Switch card on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot

Step 3. Connect one end of the monitor cable to the PCI Express x16 graphics

card on PCIE3 slot.

Step 4. Connect another end of the monitor cable to the corresponding port on

your monitor.

Step 5. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the PCI

Express x16 graphics card on PCIE3 slot. (Only when your graphics card provides such a power connector.)

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This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous mea n s availa ble of combining multiple high perf ormance Gra phics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is only supported with Windows XP with Service Pack 2; it may be supported with other OS in the future, such as Windows® VistaTM. Please check ATITM website for driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?

A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFire Ready cards if they are software enabled. This applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners.

Cards For PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH Slot Cards For PCIE3 Slot

Radeon X1950 Series Radeon X1950 CrossFire Radeon X1900 Series Radeon X1900 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1800 Series Radeon X1800 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X850 Series Radeon X850 CrossFireTM Edition

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireTM. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireTM mode.

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Enjoy the benefit of CrossFire

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Currently, A TI X1300, and X1600 CrossFireTM cards, which require different methods to enable CrossFire X850XT as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

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Step 1. Remove PCIE Switch card from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot if one is installed. Step 2. Connect to the system power supply. Please connect a hard disk power

connector to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard.

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Step 3. Install the standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to PCIE2/

PCIE SWITCH slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card

Step 4. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCIE3 slot. For the

proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

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Radeon CrossFire Edition graphics card

1. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots, or you may use one CrossFire (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series.

2. For A T ITM Radeon X1300 and X1600 series, there are no CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same series (two Radeon X1300 series cards or two Radeon X1600 series cards) on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot and PCIE3 slot to support CrossFireTM. Besides, please connect the monitor cable to the graphics card on PCIE3 slot.

Edition graphics cards a nd a compatible standard Radeon

Step 5. Correctly connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor connector and two

graphics cards that you install. (If you install two standard Radeon (CrossFire

Ready) graphics cards to this motherboard, please skip this

step.)

DVI-DMS cable DMS connector

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card

D VI connector

Connect the DVI-DMS cable to DVI connector of the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card.

There are two DVI connectors on the standard Radeon (CrossFire graphics card. Please connect the DVI-DMS cable to the correct DVI connector; otherwise , the graphics card will not work.

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Connect the DVI-DMS cable to DMS connector of the CrossFire graphics card.

If you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to PCIE3 slot, and the other end to DVI of another CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of the CrossFire standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card.

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Edition graphics card, and the other end to DVI of the compatible

Connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor connector.

Step 6. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 7. Remove the A TITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please visit this website for the driver: http://support.ati.com/ics/support/DLRedirect.asp? fileIDExt=050553d40196ef109fff37cbb40aaf28&accountID=737&deptID=894

Step 8. Install the required drivers to your system. Please visit the websites below

for installing the drivers that ATITM recommends: A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en

Step 9. Restart your computer.

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Step 10. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop.

You will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your

desktop.

Step 11. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Ad-

vanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

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CrossFire

If you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card a nd one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but not two Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the above steps. However, although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireTM function can not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFire

feature.

Enable CrossFire

Step 12. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.

* CrossFireTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used

only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

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2.7 Surround Display Feature

2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on ATI PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

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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

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

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 1 1)

Clear CMOSDefault

Short Open

USB wake up events.

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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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2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

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Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.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)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 9)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

connect the black end to the IDE devices

Note: Please re f e r t o t h e i n struction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Serial A T AII Connectors These four Serial AT AII

(SAT AII_BLUE (PORT 4): (SATAII) connectors support see p.2, No. 21) SATA data cables for internal (SAT AII_BLACK (PORT 3): storage devices. The current see p.2, No. 16) SATAII interface allows up to (SAT AII_RED (POR T 1): 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. see p.2, No. 15)

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

SATAII_RED (PORT 1) and SAT AII_ORANGE (POR T 2) conne ctors ca n be used for internal storage devices or be connected to eSATAII_BOTTOM and eSA TAII_TOP connectors with corresponding color to support eSATAII devices. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 27 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

SATAII_BLUE (PORT 4)

SATAII_BLACK (PORT 3)

SATAII_ORANGE (PORT 2)

SATAII_RED (PORT 1)

eSATAII Connectors These two eSATAII

(eSATAII_TOP: see p.2, No. 35) connectors support SA T A (eSATAII_BOTTOM: see p.2, No. 36) data cables for external

SATAII function. The current

eSATAII_TOP

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

eSATAII interface allows up to

eSATAII_BOTTOM

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

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

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

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SAT A

HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

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

USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 20) four USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header cansupport two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 19)

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(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 18)

(9-pin USB2_3) (see p.2 No. 17)

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Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.2 No. 30) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 34) 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 the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the hassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from

[Auto] to [Enabled].

F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand

taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.

For Windows

Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by

clicking “OK”.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

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

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System Panel Hea der This header a ccommodate s

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 23) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 24)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 22) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 3) 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.

4 3 2 1

ground pin.

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ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 4)

ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2 No. 2) 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. 33) with a hard disk power connecor

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

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

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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. 28) 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 black 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)

USB Bracket This USB bracket can support 2

additional USB 2.0 ports besides the I/O panel. Please connect the blue connector on the cable of this USB bracket to the USB

2.0 header (USB2_3, USB4_5, USB6_7 or USB8_9) and fasten the USB bracket to the chassis with screws.

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2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interfa ce) 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 and page 15.

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

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow , see page 2, No.

28) 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 ca ble connectors, ple ase refer to page 25. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

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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 VG A 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 AHCI or RAID mode, Hot Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and in working condition.

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

3. Please refer to page 32 to 37 for detailed information of RAID mode, non-RAID mode, and AHCI mode.

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How to install eSATAII?

SATAII_RED (PORT 1) and SA TAII_ORANGE (PORT 2)

1. If you just plan to install one eSATAII device to this motherboard, it is recommended to enable the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield. In order to enable the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 1); see p.2 No.15) and the red eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.2 No.36) with a SAT A data cable f irst. Then the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield is enabled.

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Connect the SATA data cable to the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 1))

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

2. If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 1); see p.2 No.15) and the red eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.2 No.36) with a SAT A data cable first, and then connect the ora nge SAT AII connector (SA TAII_ORANGE (PORT 2); see p.2 No.14) a nd the ora nge eSA TAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.2 No.35) with a nother SATA data cable. After that, both the top a nd the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield are enabled.

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Connect the SATA data cables to both red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED (PORT 1)) and orange SATAII connector (SATAII_ ORANGE (PORT 2))

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

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

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

Connect one end of the eSATAII device cable to eSATAII device

Comparison between eSATAII and other devices

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

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

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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 SA TAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SAT AII 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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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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