ASRock AM2V890-VSTA User Manual

AM2V890-VSTA

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published July 2006

Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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 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 ............................................................... 12

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 Dual Graphics Feature .............................................................. 17

2.6 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 1 8

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 19

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide.................................... 23

2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................................ 2 4

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

2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 24

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

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

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

Functions .................................................................................. 26

2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 26

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 27

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 28

3.3 Advanced Screen.................................................................... 29

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 27

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 28

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 30

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 32

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 34

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 35

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 37

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 37

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 38

3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 39

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3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 40

3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 4 0

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 41

3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 41

3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 42

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 43

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 43

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 43

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 43

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 43

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 43

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2V890-VSTA 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

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock AM2V890-VSTA 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

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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 - AM2 940-Pin Socket Supporting AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64FX /

64X2 and SempronTM Processors

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology
(see CAUTION 1)

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® K8T890 chipset

- Southbridge: VIA® 8237A

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII800/667/533

- Max. capacity: 8GB

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

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)

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

Expansion Slot - 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x4 / x1 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

Audio - Realtek ALC888 7.1channel CODEC with High Definition

Audio

LAN - VIA® PHY VT6103

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- 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 6)

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID

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

- 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 7)

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 64-bit/VistaTM compliant

(see CAUTION 8)

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

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CAUTION!

1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you

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

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

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

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

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technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 44 to

Quiet
enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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technology.

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 26 for details.

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.

perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus
frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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.

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.

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

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Windows® VistaTM driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our

website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft

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Windows® Vista
driver and related information.
ASRock website

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware R

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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the
below table for minimum hardware requirement. Please adopt the CPU,
memory, and VGA that we suggest.

CPU Sempron 2800+
Memory 512MB Single Channel
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo

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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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PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

SIDE SPK

FRONT

RJ-45

REAR SPK

Center:

LINE IN

Center:

AUDIO
CODEC

HD_AUDIO1

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CPU_FAN1

Top:

Top:

ATXPWR1

CD1

LAN
PHY

PCIE2

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IR1

PCIE3

I/O

Super

GAME1

HDMI_SPDIF1

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7.1CH HD

FLOPPY1

AM2V890-VSTA

T: US B0
B:USB1

Bottom:

CTR BASS

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Bottom:

MIC IN

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Chipset

PCIE1

J1

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PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

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VIA

K8T890

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SOCKET AM2

RAID

PCI

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BIOS

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Dual Channel

USB2.0

ATA133

USB671USB45

VIA

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Chipset

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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FSB800

DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

CLRCMOS1

CMOS

BATTERY

IDE2

30.5cm (12.0-in)

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1)
2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 17 Primary Serial A TA Connector (SA TA1, bla ck)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 Flash Memory
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 Game Port Header (GAME1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 23 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 North Bridge Controller 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 PCI Express x4 / x1 Slot (PCIE3)
10 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
11 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 28 J1 Jumper
12 South Bridge Controller 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
13 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
15 Secondary Serial A TA Connector (SA T A2, bla ck) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

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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

AM2V890-VSTA 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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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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

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angle.

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

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

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

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

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

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner

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)

AM2V890-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II)
DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel
configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed,
size and chip-type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color . In other words,
you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and
DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual
Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual
Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows
you to install four DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install
identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel
Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - ­(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), 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 D DRII_1
and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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

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

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

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

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.42.4

Expansion Slots (PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)

2.42.4

Expansion Slots (PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on AM2V890-VSTA motherboard.

PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
graphics cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please
check the jumper settings on page 17 for different functions.
PCIE3 (PCIE x4 / x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x4 / x1
lane width graphics cards. Please check the jumper settings on page
17 for different functions.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in

a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Dual Graphics Feature2.5 Dual Graphics Feature

2.5 Dual Graphics Feature

2.5 Dual Graphics Feature2.5 Dual Graphics Feature

This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on
VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed to choose two different ways to
decide the function of PCIE2 slot and PCIE3 slot. The default value of this feature is
to enable PCIE2 slot (PCI Express x1) a nd PCIE3 slot (PCI Express x1). Y ou can also
adjust the jumpers according to the below table to disable PCIE2 slot and enable
PCIE3 slot (PCI Express x4). In other words, you are able to adjust the jumpers to
enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to the table below for the
correct jumper settings.

Jumper Settings PCIE2 Slot PCIE3 Slot

3

2

J1

PCIE x1 PCIE x1

(Default)

2

1

J1

Disabled PCIE x4

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2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers 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.

Short

Open

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

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

by power supply.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.10, No. 9)

2-pin jumper

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 2 pins on
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 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!

F DD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.10, No. 21)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 13) (39-pin IDE2, see p.10, No. 14)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

IDE2

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

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

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

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SAT A1: see p.10, No. 17) connectors support SATA data
(SAT A2: see p.10, No. 15) cables for internal storage

SAT A2

SAT A1

devices. The current SATA
interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s
data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data
Data Cable cable can be connected to the

SATA hard disk or the SATA
connector on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on the 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 Header This HD 8CH I/O provides you

(9-pin USB67) 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on
(see p.10, No. 10) the rear panel. If the rear USB

USB 2.0 Header This HD 8CH I/O provides you

(9-pin USB45) 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on
(see p.10, No. 1 1) the rear panel. If the rear USB

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and
(see p.10, No. 27) receiving infrared module.

1

1

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-4

P-5

USB_PWR

IRTX

1

IRRX

P+7

P+6

P+4

P+5

+5VSB

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

DUMMY

DUMMY

ports are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

DUMMY

ports are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

Internal Audio Connector This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10, No. 31) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D V D-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.10, No. 24) convenient connection and

1

GND

PRE SENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_R ET

OUT2_L

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control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
chassis 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. Click “Audio I/O”, select
“Connector Settings” , choose “Disable front panel jack

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

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.10, No. 16) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.10, No. 18)

1

PLED+

HDLED +

1

PLED-

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED -

DUMMY

GND

RES ET#

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10, No. 19) match the black wire to the

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10, No. 3) match the black wire to the

FAN_S PEED_CONTR OL

CPU _FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

ground pin.

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.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

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ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

blue
black

GND

SPD IFOUT

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 32)

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 2)

Game Port Header Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) header if the Game port bracket
(see p.10 No. 22) is installed.

+5V

JBB1

JBX

MIDI_OUT

JBY

JBB2

MIDI_IN

1

JAX

JAB1

+5V

GND

GND

+5V

JAB2

JAY

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA
(see p.10 No. 23) card, allows the system to

1

GND

SPD IFOUT

+5V

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

C

B

A

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)

SPD IFOUT

GND

+5V

blue
black

SPD IFOUT

GND

2222

22

2222

blue
black

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video
specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/
video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible
digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI
system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a
HDMI_SPDIF header. This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header,
which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to
connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this
motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps.

•
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 16.

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

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10, No.

23) on the motherboard.

Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the
HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of
HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable conne ctors, please refer to page 22. 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. Plea se choose the appropriate white end according
to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI V GA card you install.

white end
(2-pin) (B)

Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector
of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the
VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong
example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI
Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for
connector usage in advance.

white end
(3-pin) (C)

Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to

HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual
of HDTV and HDMI VG A card vendor for detailed connection
procedures.

Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.

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2.9 Serial A2.9 Serial A

2.9 Serial A

2.9 Serial A2.9 Serial A

This motherboard adopts VIA® 8237A southbridge chipset that supports Serial ATA
(SATA) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) functions. You may install
SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section
will guide you to install the SATA hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.

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2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

AM2V890-VSTA motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA
Devices.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot
Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system
is still power-on and in working condition.
However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been

installed into the SATA HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for the action
to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on
and in working condition.

2.112.11

Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide

2.11

Driver Installation Guide

2.112.11

Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.

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Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.12

Installing Windows

2.122.12

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

With RAID FunctionsWith RAID Functions

With RAID Functions

With RAID FunctionsWith RAID Functions

The installation procedures for Windows VistaTM are subject to change.

If you want to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on
your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps.

STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a
window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot
device.
C. When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate Serial
ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.
WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will
lose ALL data in it!
Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into
the floppy diskette.

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation
guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in the
Support CD, “Guide to SA TA Hard Disks Installation a nd RAID Configuration”, which is
located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 3: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on

your system.

After making a SATA driver diskette and using “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID
configuration, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP­64bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third­party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the VIA
RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the
driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.

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2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

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After the installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit
OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID
Installation Guide” a nd “VIA RAID Tool Information” for RAID configuration. Please
refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \

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RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, “Guide to VIA
RAID Tool”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool

Information

If you want to use “VIA RAID Tool Information” in Windows® environment,
please install SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that “VIA RAID
Tool Information” will be installed to your system as well.

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Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.13

Installing Windows

2.132.13

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

Without RAID FunctionsWithout RAID Functions

Without RAID Functions

Without RAID FunctionsWithout RAID Functions

The installation procedures for Windows VistaTM are subject to change.

If you want to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit on your
SATA HDDs without RAID functions or you want to install Windows® 2000 / Windows
XP / Windows® XP-64bit on your IDE HDDs instead of SATA HDDs, please follow the

below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set the “Onboard SATA Operation Mode” option from [RAID] to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on

your system.

After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP /
Windows® XP-64bit on your system.

If you don’t want to set up RAID functions, there is no need to make a
SATA driver diskette.

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Untied Overclocking T

2.142.14

Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. You may set
“CPU Host Frequency” option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the actual
CPU host frequency in the following item. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during
overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate
under a more stable overclocking environment.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The Flash Me mory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run
the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer . Please press <F2> during
the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST
will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,

and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features
Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII 1
DDRII 2
DDRII 3
DDRII 4

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: AM2V890-VSTA BIOS P1.0
: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+

(64 bit supported)
: 2200 MHz
: 10FF0/41
: 128KB
: 1024KB

: 512MB

Dual-Channel MemoryMode
: 256MB/266MHz(DDRII533)
: 256MB/266MHz(DDRII533)
: None
: None

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

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Use [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Conf iguration, IDE Conf iguration, PCIPnP
Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Configure CPU

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.

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3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum

PCIE Freq Select
PCI Freq Select

Boot Failure Guard

Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Memory Clock
Flexibility Option
CAS Latency
TRAS

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[Auto]

[200]
[Auto]

[Auto]
[Sync. with CPU]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

x11 2200 MHz

1.450 V

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If
Manual,

multiplier and

will be set based

voltage
on User Selection in Setup.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

CPU Host Frequency

Use this item to select CPU Host Frequency Mode. The default value is
[Auto].

Actual Frequency (MHz)
When you set CPU Host Frequency to Manual mode, you can use this

setup item to adjust CPU Host Frequency.

Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Auto] as default.

PCIE Freq Select

Use this item to adjust PCIE frequency.

PCI Freq Select

Use this item to adjust PCI frequency.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology.

Processor Maximum Multiplier

It will display Processor Maximum Multiplier for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the
value of Processor Multiplier and Processor Voltage. However, it is recom­mended to keep the default value for system stability.

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Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum

PCIE Freq Select
PCI Freq Select

Boot Failure Guard

Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Multiplier
Processor Voltage

Memory Clock
Flexibility Option

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Processor Multiplier

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[200]
[Auto]

[Auto]
[Sync. with CPU]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

x11 2200 MHz

1.450 V

[Manual]

[x11 2200 MHz]
[1.450V]

[Auto]
[Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If
Manual,

multiplier and

will be set based

voltage
on User Selection in Setup.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual];
otherwise, it will be hidden. You may set the value from [x8 1600 MHz] up
to [x25 5000 MHz] but no higher than the value of “Processor Maximum
Multiplier”. For example, if the value of “Processor Maximum Multiplier” is
[x11 2200 MHz], the actual value of multiplier will be [x1 1 2200 MHz] even if
you set this item to a value higher than [x11 2200 MHz]. However, for
system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Processor Voltage

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual];
otherwise, it will be hidden. For safety and system stability, it is not recom­mended to adjust the value of this item.

Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the
standard values as listed: [200MHz (DDRII 400)], [266MHz (DDRII 533)],
[333MHz (DDRII 667)], and [400MHz (DDRII 800)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

CAS Latency

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options: [Auto], [3T], [4T], and [5T].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5T], [6T],
[7T], [8T], [9T], [10T], [11T], [12T], [13T], [14T], [15T], [16T], [17T], [18T].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],
[5CLK], and [6CLK].

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TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],
[5CLK], and [6CLK].

TRRD

Use this to adjust TRRD values. the default value is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto].

MA Timing

Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T],
[1T]. The default value is [Auto].

Burst Length

Burst length can be set to 8 or 4 beats.

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the
same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Memory Hole

Use this to enable or disable memory hole. The default value is [Disabled].

DDRII Initialization Mode

Configuration options: [Auto] and [Compatible]. The default value is [Auto].

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

DRAM Voltage

Primary Graphics Adapter
V-Link Speed
PCI Delay Transaction
IDE Drive Strength
OnBoard LAN

OnBoard HD Audio

Front Panel Control

HT Link Speed
HT Link Width

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[PCI]
[Normal]
[Disabled]
[Normal]
[Enabled]

[Auto]
[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]

To set DRAM Voltage.

Select Screen

Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options are [Auto], [Low],
[Normal], [High], and [Ultra High]. The default value is [Auto].

Primary Graphics Adapter

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video
card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple
video controllers.

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V-Link Speed

Use this to select the speed of V-Link Bus. Configuration options are
[Normal], [Fast]. The default value is [Normal].

PCI Delay Transaction

Enable PCI Delay Transaction feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is
accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature when using ISA cards that
are not PCI 2.1 compliant.

IDE Driving Strength

Use this item to select drive strength of the onboard IDE controller. Configu­ration options: [Low], [Normal], [High] or [Ultra High]. The default value is
[Normal].

OnBoard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

OnBoard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If
you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound
Card is plugged.

Front Panel Control

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] f or the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

HT Link Speed

You may set the HyperTransport speed as [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz],
[600 MHz], [800 MHz], or [1000 MHz]. The default value is [Auto].

HT Link Width

You may set the HyperTransport width as [8 bit], [16 bit] or [Auto]. The
default value is [Auto].

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3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

Restore on AC /Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS /2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

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[Disabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to­RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If
you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Repost Video on STR Resume”
will be hidden.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power
loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the
power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes
and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.

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3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

SATA Operation Mode
VIA SATA Raid Utility

Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
SATA1
SATA2

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OnBoard IDE Controller

You may enable or disable the IDE controller. Configuration options are
[Enabled] and [Disabled].

SATA Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this
option is [RAID]. If you don’t want to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs,
please select [non-RAID].

VIA SATA Raid Utility

Use this to enable or disable VIA 8237A SATA Raid BIOS Utility during
POST.

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will
use the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction,
which can be applied to the configurations of “Primary IDE Slave”, “Sec­ondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” as well.

Advanced

Primary IDE Master

Device
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
S.M.A.R.T.

Type

LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer

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:Hard Disk
:ST340014A
:40.0 GB
:Supported
:16Sectors
:4
:MultiWord DMA-2
:Ultra DMA-5
:Supported

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[RAID]
[Enabled]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]

DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
ENABLED: enables the
integrated IDE
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.
Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk
utility , such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard
disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read
data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the
Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used f or IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (A TAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to
disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will
enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during
each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,
and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],
[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data
transfer rate.

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3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

PCI /PnP Configuration

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[32]

[Enabled]

ValueinunitsofPCI
clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless
the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

Floppy B

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

1

[1.44 MB 3 "]

2

[Disabled]

Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard MIDI Port

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[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4]
[Disabled]
[378]
[ECP + EPP]
[1.9]
[DMA3]
[IRQ7]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],
[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].

Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default
value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP
version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:
[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]
and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration
options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:
[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

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OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it.

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configura­tion options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O
devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so
that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device
connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB support.

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3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard te mperature, CPU fa n
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan

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H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F
: 31C/87F

: 2833 RPM
:N/A

: 1.532 V
: 3.129 V
: 4.877 V
: 11.741 V

[Disabled]

Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan.Configuration
options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Disabled].

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config­ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd

Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device]
[HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08]
[CD/DVD: SM-CD-ROM]

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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3.5.1

3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

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[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

To enable or disable the
boot from network feature.

Select Screen

Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Boot From Network

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Install or Change the
password.

Exit

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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3.7

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Exit Screen

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

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Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save
configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes
and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis­card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis­card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load
optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup
configurations.

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Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.

Software Suppor

4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM. Because motherboard settings and hardware options
vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file
“ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers including ASRock Ex­press GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed
devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

APPENDIX:

APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
technology under Windows® system. When using this feature, please make sure to
install “AMD Processor Driver” from the “Support CD” first.

If you are using Windows® 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction
below to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology:

1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button.
Select Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows® XP only)

3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.

4. Click the “Power…” button. The following dialog box appears.

5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power
Management.

6. Click OK to implement settings.

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