ASROCK CONROE865GV User Manual

Name: ASROCK CONROE865GV
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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide.

With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

Published August 2006

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Motherboard Layout

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1	PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper	16	Infrared Module Header (IR1)
2	ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)	17	Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS0)
3	775-Pin CPU Socket	18	USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
4	North Bridge Controller	19	Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
5	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)	20	COM Port Header (COM1)
6	184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2, Dual Channel)	21	AMR Slot (AMR1)
7	Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)	22	Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
8	Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue)	23	JR1 Jumper / JL1 Jumper
9	ASRock Graphics Interface Slot (1.5V_AGP1)	24	Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
10	South Bridge Controller	25	Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11	Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2)	26	PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
12	Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1)	27	BIOS FWH Chip
13	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)	28	Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
14	System Panel Header (PANEL1)	29	ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)
15	Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

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1	Parallel Port	7	USB 2.0	Ports (USB01)
2	RJ-45 Port	8	USB 2.0	Ports (USB23)
3	Line In (Light Blue)	9	VGA Port
4	Line Out (Lime)	10	PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5	Microphone (Pink)	11	PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
6	Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe865GV motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

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

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock ConRoe865GV Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock ConRoe865GV Quick Installation Guide

ASRock ConRoe865GV Support CD

(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield

One COM Port Bracket

One ASRock MR Card (Optional)

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1.2Specifications

Platform	- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm
CPU	- LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® XE / Pentium® D /
	Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D, supporting Conroe processors
	(in 775-land LGA package) (see CAUTION 1)
	- FSB 800/533 MHz
	- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
	- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
	- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset	- Northbridge: Intel® 865GV
	- Southbridge: Intel® ICH5
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR memory technology (see CAUTION 4)
	- 2 x DDR DIMM slots
	- Support DDR400/333/266 (see CAUTION 5)
	- Max. capacity: 2GB
Hybrid Booster	- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6)
	- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7)
	- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot	- 3 x PCI slots
	- 1 x AGI slot (see CAUTION 8)
	- 1 x AMR slot (see CAUTION 9)
Graphics	- Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics 2
	- DirectX 8.0
	- Max. shared memory 96MB
Audio	- C-Media 9761A 5.1 channel audio CODEC
LAN	- Realtek PCI LAN 8101L
	- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
	- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O	ASRock I/O PlusTM
	- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
	- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
	- 1 x VGA Port
	- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
	- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
	- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
	- Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

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	Connector	- 2 x Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors
		(No Support for RAID and “Hot Plug” functions)
		- 2 x ATA100 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
		- 1 x Floppy connector
		- 1 x COM port header
		- 1 x IR header
		- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
		- 20 pin ATX power connector
		- 4 pin 12V power connector
		- CD in header
		- AUX in header
		- Front panel audio connector
		- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of them are
		shared with USB45 ports on the I/O panel)
		(see CAUTION 10)
	BIOS Feature	- 4Mb AMI BIOS
		- AMI Legal BIOS
		- Supports “Plug and Play”
		- ACPI 1.1 Compliance 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, Vcore
OS		- Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
	Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL

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CAUTION!

1.This motherboard supports FSB800-CPU. If you plan to adopt CoreTM 2 Duo CPU on this motherboard, you can only adopt Conroe 800 E4XXX processors.

2.About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 28 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

3.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 19 for details.

4.This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for proper installation.

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

corresponding CPU FSB frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency	Memory Support Frequency
800	DDR266, DDR333*, DDR400

533DDR266, DDR333

*When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR320 if you adopt a DDR333 memory module.

6.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.

7.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.

8.The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP VGA Cards List” on page 8 and page 9. For the proper installation of AGP VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 14.

9.Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card that are installed in “PCI3” slot, you will not be able to install any PCI card in “PCI3” slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.

10.Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME.

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1.3Supported AGP VGA Cards List

(for Windows® 2000/Windows® XP)

I. AGP 4X

Graphics Chip	Model Name	Chipset Name
Vendor
NVIDIA	ASUS V8170	GeForce MX440SE
	Ennyah G2 MX400	GeForce 2 MX400

II. AGP 8X

Graphics Chip	Model Name	Chipset Name
Vendor
NVIDIA	ASUS N6200	NVIDIAGeForce 6200A
	ASUS N6200GE/TD/128M	NVIDIA GeForce 6200
	ASUS N6600LE/TD/256M	NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE
	ASUS V9180 Magic	GF4 MX 440 64M
	ASUS V9400MAGIC	GeForce 4 MX4000
	ASUS V9520-X/128M	GeForce FX 5200
	ASUS V9560/TD	GeForce FX5600
	ASUS V9570/TD/256M	GeForce FX5700
	ASUS V9950ULTRA	GeForce FX 5900 Ultra
	ASUS V9999 Ultra/2DT	6800 Ultra 256M
	Albatron AGP6600GT	6600GT
	Albatron FX5600P Turbo	GeForce FX 5600
	Albatron MX-480E	GeForce 4 MX440-8X
	Aopen Aeolus Fx5200-DV 128	FX 5200 128M
	CHAINTECH SA5900X	NVIDIA GeForce 5900XT
	ELSA GLADIC FX733	NVIDIA GeForce 5500
	Ennyah GeForce FX5200 ULTRA	GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
	Gigabyte GV-N57L256D	GeForce FX 5700 LE
	Gigabyte GV-N66128DP	GeForce 6600
	Inno3D GeForce FX 5600 128MB	NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600
	Leadtek WinFast A340PRO/TD	GeForce FX 5500
	Leadtek WinFast A340TDH	GeForce FX 5200
	Leadtek WinFast A360TD	GeForce FX 5600
	Leadtek WinFast A400TDH	GeForce 6800
	Leadtek WinFast A6600 GT TDH	GeForce 6600GT
	MSI FX5700-TD128	GeForce FX 5700
	MSI FX5700-VTD128	NVIDIA GeForce 5700
	Prolink FX5900/128M	FX5900
	Prolink PV-N36AX	FX 5700 LE 128MB
	XFX 7800GS	NVIDIA GeForce 7800GS

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ATI	ASUS A9800XT	ATI Radeon 9800 XT
	ELSA FALCOX 920FX	Radeon 9200
	GECUBE Radeon 9250/128M	Radeon 9250
	MSI RX 9200 SE-T128	Radeon 9200 SE
	PowerColor Radeon 9200SE	Radeon 9200SE
	PowerColor RADEON 9250/128M	Radeon 9250

* ATI 9600/9550 series and all Matrox series VGA cards are NOT supported with AGI.

For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA cards list, please visit ASRock website for details.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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2. Installation

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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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 antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5.When placing 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.

2.1CPU Installation

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

775-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 775-Pin 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.

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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 position at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.

Step 2. Insert the 775-Pin 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.

lineblack

Pin1		Pin1
		Pin1	alignment key
orientation	orientation	alignment key	alignment key
orientation	orientation
key notch	key notch
			775-Pin Socket
	775-Pin CPU

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 Cap (Pick and Place Cap):

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.

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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.

2.2Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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-Pin 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 2, No. 5).

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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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

ConRoe865GV motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Installing 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.

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

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGI slot on this motherboard.

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

Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in “PCI3” slot, you will no be able to install any PCI card in “PCI3” slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.

AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem functionality.

AGI slot: The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP VGA Cards List” on page 8 and page 9.

To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, you must make sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before you install the onboard VGA driver. If the onboard VGA driver has already been installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter. In that case, if you want to install the add-on AGP VGA card, you need to remove the onboard VGA driver first, and then install the add-on AGP VGA card and its driver. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the documents in the Support CD, “AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows 2000)” and “AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows XP)”, which are located in the folder at the following path:

..\ Easy Dual Monitor

Installing 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 Easy Dual Monitor Feature

Thanks to ASRock patented AGI8X Technology, this motherboard supports Easy Dual Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Dual Monitor feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Easy Dual Monitor

2.6 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	Short	Open
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is	Short	Open

placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper	Setting	Description
PS2_USB_PWR1		Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2 No. 1)		+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
		or USB wake up events.

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

JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

(see p.2 No. 23)

Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS0)

(see p.2 No. 17) 2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS0 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 CLRCMOS0 for 5 seconds.

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2.7 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!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.2 No. 19)

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.2 No. 8)	(39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 7)

connect the blue end	connect the black end
to the motherboard	to the IDE devices

80-Conductor ATA 66/100 cable

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

(SATA1: see p.2 No. 12)	SATA2
(SATA2: see p.2 No. 11)	SATA1
	SATA1

These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA)	Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cable	can be connected to the SATA
(Optional)	hard disk or the SATA connector
	on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA)

Power Cable

(Optional)	connect to the SATA
	HDD power connector

connect to the powersupply

Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Header			Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB67)			ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 18)			two USB 2.0 headers on this
			motherboard. Each USB 2.0
			header can support two USB
			2.0 ports. The shared USB 2.0
			header (USB4_5) is shared with
Shared USB 2.0 Header			USB ports 45 on the I/O panel.
(9-pin USB4_5)			When using the front panel USB
(see p.2 No. 28)			ports by attaching the front panel
			USB cable to USB4_5 header,
			the USB ports 45 on the I/O panel
			will not be able to function.

Infrared Module Header			This header supports an
(5-pin IR1)			optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 16)			and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors			These connectors allow you
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1)			to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 25)			from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.2 No. 24)	AUX1	CD1	a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
			tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header			This is an interface for front
(8-pin AUDIO1)			panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 22)			convenient connection and
			control of audio devices.

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System Panel Header	This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)	several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 14)	functions.

Chassis Speaker Header	Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)	speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 15)

Chassis Fan Connector	Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)	cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 13)	match the black wire to the
	ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)	1
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)	2
	3

(see p.2 No. 5)	4

You may connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin CPU fan cable to this connector, then match the black wire to the 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

ATX Power Connector	Please connect an ATX power
(20-pin ATXPWR1)	supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 29)

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COM Port Header	This COM port header is used
(9-pin COM1)	to support a COM port module.
(see p.2 No. 20)

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ATX 12V Connector	Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1)	to connect a power supply with
(see p.2 No. 2)	ATX 12V plug to this connector
	so that it can provides sufficient
	power. Failing to do so will cause
	the failure to power up.

2.8Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH5 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. 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 connector.

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

Before you install OS into the SATA hard disk, you need to check and ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 31 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

2.9Driver 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.

2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. 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 bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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3. BIOS Information

The BIOS Setup Utility is stored in the BIOS FWH chip. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup Utility after POST, please resume the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. For the detailed information about the BIOS Setup Utility, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

4. Software Support CD information

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features.

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

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo”

This motherboard is equipped with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is a new CPU socket interface that Intel has released. Since it has several tiny pins, whcih are easily to be damaged by improper handling, ASRock sincerely presents you a clear installation guide through this “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo”. We hope you may check this live demo program before you start the installation of LGA 775 CPU in order to reduce the risks of CPU and motherboard damages caused by any improper handling. To see this Live Demo, you can run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file. You may find this Live Demo in the motherboard’s Support CD through the following path:

..\ Live Demo \ LGA 775 CPU Installation \ LGA775INST_English.DAT

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