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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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
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USB2.0

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SIDE SPK

FRONT

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LINE IN

Center:

AUDIO
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CD1

LAN
PHY

PCIE2

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HDMI_SPDIF1

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FLOPPY1

AM2V890-VSTA

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Dual CoreCPU

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DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII800

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DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

CLRCMOS1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lever 90° Up

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner

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

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

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

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

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

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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