ASRock ConRoe1333-eSATA2 User Manual

ConRoe1333-eSATA2

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications................................................................ 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows

VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo......................... 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10

1.5 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O .............................................. 11

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

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

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 15

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 16

2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 18

2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide......................................... 19

2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 23

2.9 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 23

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 23

2.11 HDMI_SPDIF He ader Connection Guide......................... 29

2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction....................................... 3 0

2.13 SATAII Hard Dis k Setup Guide ....................................... 33

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

Installation ...................................................................... 34

2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII ...

HDDs and eSATAII Devices ........................................... 35

2.16 SA TA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Guide.............................................................................. 36

2.17 Driver Installation Guide ............................................... 38

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

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ............................... 3 8

2.18.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With

RAID Functions .................................................. 38

2.18.2 Setting Up a RAID Ready System...................... 39

2.18.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,

RAID 1 or RAID 5 ................................................ 40

2.18.4 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With

RAID Functions .................................................. 41

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VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions .......................... 42

2.19.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

Without RAID Functions ..................................... 42

2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

Without RAID Functions ..................................... 43

2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 44

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 45

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 45

3.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 46

3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 46

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 46

3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 47

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 49

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 51

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 52

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 5 4

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 55

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 55

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 5 7

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 57

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 58

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 59

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 59

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 60

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 61

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 61

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 61

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 61

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 6 1

4.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 61

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe1333-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.
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

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock ConRoe1333-eSATA2 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
ASRock ConRoe1333-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock ConRoe1333-eSATA2 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
Four Serial AT A (SAT A) Data Cables (Optional)
Two Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
One ASRock 8CH_eSA TAII I/O Panel Shield
One USB+1394 Bracket

http://www.asrock.com

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm

CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo

/ Pentium® D / Pentium® Dual Core / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® /
Celeron® D

- Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs
except Quad Core (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 945P/945G

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 4)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII667/533 (see CAUTION 5)

- Max. capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8)

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

Expansion Slot - Supports ATI

- 3 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC888 Audio Codec)

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

- Realtek RTL8111B

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 8CH_eSATAII 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)

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x eSATAII Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)

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CrossFire

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Free Bundle: USB+1394 bracket, providing 2 additional
USB 2.0 ports and 1 IEEE 1394 port

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

RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ,
AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 10)

- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors), support “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 11)

- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Game header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 2 x IEEE 1394 headers

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- SLI/XFIRE power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 12)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- AMBIOS 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, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/

VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 13)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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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. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. Under this situation,
PCIE frequency will also be overclocked to 115MHz.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 48.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 44 for details.

4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation.

5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corre­sponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1333 DDRII533*, DDRII667
1066 DDRII533, DDRII667

800 DDRII400, DDRII533, DDRII667
533 DDRII400, DDRII533

* When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at

DDRII500 if you adopt a DDRII533 memory module.

6. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than
4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 2000, Win-

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XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM and Windows® Vista

dows
64-bit.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 11 for
proper connection.

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10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 33 to a djust your SA TAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.

11. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 30 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

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

13. Microsoft

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Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As
long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future.
Please visit our website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver
and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU Celeron D 326
Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)

512MB Single Channel (Ba sic)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

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

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

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eSATAII_12
T:eS ATA II _1
B:eSATAII_2

eSATAII_TOP

USB2.0
T:USB0
B:USB1

CTR BASS

MIC IN

Bottom:

Bottom:

Super

BACK_1394

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Top:
RJ-45

Top:

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Center:

SIDE SPK

eSATAII

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

ATXPWR1

LAN
PHY

Gigabit LAN

PCIE2

I/O

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PCI 1

1394a

HDMI_SPDIF1

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CODEC

CD1

GAME1

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SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

PCIE1

PCI 2

PCI 3

FLOPPY1

CMOS
Battery

USB2.0

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Chipset

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Dual Channel

DDR_IIDIMM2 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

DDR_IIDIMM1 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

DDR_IIDIMM3 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

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SATAII_RED(PORT2)

SATAII_BLACK(PORT1)

SATAII_BLUE(PORT0)

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 SA T AII Conne ctor (SA T AII_BLUE (PORT0))
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
3 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 21 SA T AII Conne ctor (SA TAII_RED (PORT2))
4 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 South Bridge Controller
5 North Bridge Controller 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 4 USB 2.0 Header (USB23, Blue)
7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 2 6 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 27 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
11 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 31 Back Panel IEEE 1394 Header (BACK_1394)
12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 32 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
13 BIOS FWH Chip 33 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
15 SA T AII Connector (SA T AII_ORANGE (PORT3)) 35 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1)
16 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSA T AII_BOTTOM)
17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK (PORT1)) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSAT AII_TOP)
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

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2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 eSAT AII Ports
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 COM Port
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)

* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the spe aker’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

2 V -- -- -­4VV---­6VVV-­8VVVV

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* 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.

Free Bundle

ASRock provides you with one USB+1394 bracket,
which can support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports and
1 IEEE 1394 port.

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

ConRoe1333-eSATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.6", 30.5 x 21.8 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

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.

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.

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2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

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1313

Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Ca p (Pick and Place Ca p):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.

2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab

under retention tab of load lever.

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are se curely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 10, No. 6).

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

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center

of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 6).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard

throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press

down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

ConRoe1333-eSATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data
Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual
channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand,
speed, size and chip-type) DD RII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other
words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Cha nnel A (DDRII_1
and DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.10 No.7) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual
Channel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.8), 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) (Orange Slot) (Yellow 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_3), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2
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_2, 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.

5. If you plan to use ATITM PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard,
the total system memory size should be above 512MB.

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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 cli ps at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express

Slots) Slots)

Slots)

Slots) Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
on this 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 cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4):

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express expan-

sion cards.

If you plan to install only one PCI Express card on this motherboard, please

install it on PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot).

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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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TMTM

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2.7 CrossFire2.7 CrossFire

2.7 CrossFire

2.7 CrossFire2.7 CrossFire

TMTM

Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the
most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance
Graphics 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 supported with
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2. Please check ATITM website for driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?

A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a
CrossFire
Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards if they
are software enabled. This applies to cards from ATI

TM

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

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or any of its partners.

Cards For AGI Express Slot Cards For PCIE1 Slot

Radeon X1950Pro Series Radeon X1950Pro Series
Radeon X1950XTX Series Radeon X1950XTX CrossFire
Radeon X1950 Series Radeon X1950 CrossFire
Radeon X1900 Series Radeon X1900 CrossFire
Radeon X1800 Series Radeon X1800 CrossFire

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Edition

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Edition

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Edition

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Edition

Radeon X1650Pro Series Radeon X1650Pro Series
Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1600 Series
Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X1300 Series
Radeon X850 Series Radeon X850 CrossFireTM Edition

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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the
performance benefits of CrossFire

TM

CrossFire
CrossFire

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a

TM

Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

benefit from the CrossFire

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFire
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireEnjoy the benefit of CrossFire

Currently, A TI

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has released Radeon X850XT , X1800XT, X1900XT, X1950XT, X1950Pro,
X1950XTX, X1300, X1650 and X1600 CrossFire
methods to enable CrossFire
X850XT as the example graphics card. For other CrossFire
released or will release in the future, please refer to ATI

TM

. All three CrossFireTM components, a

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multi-GPU platform.

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Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will

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feature. In the below procedures, we use Radeon

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mode.

TMTM

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TMTM

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cards, which require different

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graphics card manuals for

cards that ATITM has

detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Connect to the system power supply. Please connect a hard disk power

connector to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard.

It is recommended to use 500-Watt power supply or greater
to perform the benefit of CrossFire
X850XT, X1900 and X1950 series.

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feature for Radeon

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