ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2, Motherboard User Manual

ConRoeXFire-eSATA2

User Manual

Version 2.3

Published January 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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 and Basic Logo.................................. 9

1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express

Slot (PCI Express x4) .................................................... 10

1.5 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 11

1.6 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O .............................................. 12

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 13

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 13

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 14

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 16

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 17

2.6 Expansion Slots ............................................................. 19

2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide ......................................... 20

2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 24

2.9 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 24

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 24

2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 30

2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction ....................................... 31

2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 34

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

Installation ...................................................................... 35

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

HDDs and eSATAII Devices ........................................... 36

2.16 Driver Installation Guide ............................................... 36

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

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ............................... 36

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

RAID Functions .................................................. 37

2.17.2 Setting Up a RAID Ready System ...................... 38

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

RAID 1 or RAID 5 ................................................ 39

2.17.4 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With

RAID Functions .................................................. 39

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

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions .......................... 40

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

Without RAID Functions ..................................... 40

2.18.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

Without RAID Functions ..................................... 41

2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 42

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 .................................................................... 43

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 43

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 44

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 44

3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 44

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 45

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 47

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 49

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 50

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 52

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 53

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 53

3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 55

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 55

3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 56

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 57

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 57

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 58

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 59

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 59

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 59

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 59

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 59

4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 59

4.2.5 Contact Information .............................................. 59

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-

livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step 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 ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard

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

ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 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

Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

Two Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)

One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)

One ASRock 8CH_eSATAII 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® 4 / Celeron® D processors

- FSB 1066/800/533 MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 945P/945G

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R

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

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII667/533

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

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

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)

- 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) (see CAUTION 7)

- 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 8)

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 9)

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- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors), support “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 10)

- 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 11)

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 12)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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.

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CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 46.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 42 for details.

3. 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 17 for proper installation.

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

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

dows
64-bit.

5. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.

6. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

7. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot
(PCI Express x4)” on page 10. For the proper installation of PCI Express
VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 19.

8. 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 12 for
proper connection.

9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 34 to a djust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.

10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 31 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. (Port Multi plier
Technology is not supported with eSATAII interface on this motherboard.)

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

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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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VistaVista

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.

CPU Celeron D 326

Memory 512MB Single Channel

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

1.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

1.41.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

Express Slot (PCI Express x4)Express Slot (PCI Express x4)

Express Slot (PCI Express x4)

Express Slot (PCI Express x4)Express Slot (PCI Express x4)

(for Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit)

Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name

Vendor

NVIDIA ASUS EN5750 GeForce PCX5750

ASUS EN6600 GeForce 6600

ASUS EN6600GT Series GeForce 6600GT

ASUS EN7600GT/2DHT GeForce 7600GT

ASUS EN7900GT/2DHT/256M GeForce 7900 GT

ASUS Extreme 7800GTX/2DHTV/256M GeForce 7800 GTX

ASUS Extreme N6200GE/TD GeForce 6200

ASUS Extreme N6200TC256/TD GeForce 6200

ASUS Extreme N6800/TD GeForce 6800

ASUS Extreme N6800GT GeForce 6800GT

Albatron PC6600GT GeForce 6600GT

Gigabyte GV-NX66128D GeForce 6600

Inno3D GeFORCE 6600 LE GeForce 6600LE

Leadtek PX6200 TC/TDH GeForce 6200TC

LEADTEK PX6500 TDH GeForce 6500

LEADTEK PX7300GS TDH GeForce 7300GS

LEADTEK WinFast PX7800 GT TDH GeForce 7800 GT

LEADTEK WinFast PX7800 GTX TDH GeForce 7800 GTX

MSI NX6800GS-TD256E GeForce 6800 GS

MSI NX7300GS-TD256E GeForce 7300 GS

MSI NX7900GTX-T2D512E GeForce 7900 GTX

MSI PCX 5750-TD128E GeForce PCX5750

Sparkle GeFORCE 6200TC GeForce 6200TC

ATI ASUS EAX600XT/HTVD Radeon X600XT

ASUS EAX700PRO/TVD Radeon X700 Pro

ASUS EAX700PRO/TVD/256M R1.00 Radeon X700 Pro

Gecube Radeon X850XT 256M Radeon X850XT

Gecube RX1300PG2-D3/256M RADEON X1300PRO

GECUBE RX1600PG2 Radeon X1600PRO

Gecube RX1600XTG3-D3/256M Radeon X1600XT

GECUBE X1800XTD-VIE3 Radeon X1800XT

MSI RX1300GPRO-TD256E Radeon X1300 PRO

MSI RX1600XT-T20256EZ Radeon X1600XT

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express

slot (PCI Express x4), please visit our website for details.

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

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1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

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PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

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eSATAII_12
T:eSATAII_1
B:eSATAII_2

eSATAII_TOP

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eSATAII_BOTTOM

USB2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

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REAR SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

SIDE SPK

eSATAII

Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

LAN
PHY

Gigabit LAN

ConRoeXFire-eSATA2

PCIE2

Super

I/O

BACK_1394

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HDMI_SPDIF1

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AUDIO
CODEC

CD1

HD_AUDIO1

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SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

ATXPWR1

PCIE1

AGI_EXPRESS1

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

FLOPPY1

GAME1

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FSB1066

Intel

945P/945G

Chipset

Presler

Dual CoreCPU

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EXPRESS

7.1CH HD

USB2.0

RoHS

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RAID

CPU_FAN1

DDRII667

Dual Channel

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

DDR_IIDIMM4 (64/72 bit,240-pin module)

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

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

30.5cm (12.0in)

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Battery

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4Mb

SATAII

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USB45

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SATAII_RED

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(PORT2)

SATAII_BLACK

SATAII_BLUE

(PORT1)

(PORT0)

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 20 Infrared Module Connector (IR1)
3 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 1 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
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 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
11 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 31 Back Panel IEEE 1394 Header (BACK_1394)
12 BIOS FWH Chip 32 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
13 Serial ATAII Connector (SA TAII_RED (PORT2)) 33 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
14 Serial A T AII Connector (SA TAII_ORANGE (PORT3)) 3 4 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
15 Serial A TAII Connector (SAT AII_BLACK (PORT1)) 3 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
16 Serial A T AII Connector (SA TAII_BLUE (PORT0)) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSA T AII_BOTTOM)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 7 eSA TAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

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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 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 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

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6VVV--

8VVVV

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(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)

* 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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Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

ConRoeXFire-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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1414

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 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.

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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2.42.4

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 securely fastened and in good contact with

each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see

page 11, 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 11, 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)

ConRoeXFire-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) 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_3; Yellow slots; see p.11 No.7) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual
Channel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.11 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), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the

same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow

slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_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 DDRII_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 clips 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. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards,

please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex-

press Slot (PCI Express x4)” on page 10.

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

TM

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 only supported

with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2; it may be supported with other OS in the

future, such as Windows® VistaTM. Please check ATITM website for driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?

A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a

CrossFire

Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards if they

are software enabled. This applies to cards from ATI

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFire

CrossFire

CrossFire

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, ATITM 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

detailed installation guide.

TM

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

TM

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

TM

Edition

TM

Edition

TM

Edition

TM

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

TM

TM

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a

TM

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

TM

TM

. All three CrossFireTM components, a

multi-GPU platform.

TM

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

TM

mode.

TMTM

TM

TMTM

TM

cards, which require different

feature. In the below procedures, we use Radeon

TM

cards that ATITM has

TM

graphics card manuals for

TM

Edition

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.

TM

feature for Radeon

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Step 2. Install the standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to AGI Ex-

press slot (PCI Express x4). For the proper installation procedures, please

refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Standard Radeon

(CrossFire

graphics card

TM

Ready)

Step 3. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCIE1 slot. For the

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

Radeon CrossFire

TM

Edition graphics card

Standard Radeon

TM

(CrossFire

Ready)

graphics card

1. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots, or you

may use one CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards and a compatible standard Radeon

TM

(CrossFire

2. For ATI

Ready) graphics card from the same series.

TM

Radeon X1300, X1600, X1650 and X1950Pro series, there are no CrossFire

Edition graphics cards. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same

series on PCIE1 slot and AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) to support CrossFire

TM

Besides, please connect the monitor cable to the graphics card on PCIE1 slot.

Step 4. Correctly connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor connector and two

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

(CrossFireTM Ready) graphics cards to this motherboard, please skip this

step.)

DVI-DMS cable DMS connector

Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready)

graphics card

DVI connector

D VI connector

Connect the DVI-DMS

cable to DVI connector of

the compatible standard

Radeon (CrossFire

TM

Ready) graphics card.

There are two DVI connectors on the

TM

standard Radeon (CrossFire

Ready)

graphics card. Please connect the DVI-DMS

cable to the correct DVI connector; otherwise

, the graphics card will not work.

TM

.

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Radeon

TM

CrossFire

Edition graphics

card

DMS
connector

Connect the DVI-DMS

cable to DMS connector

of the CrossFire

graphics card.

If you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please

connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one

of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to PCIE1 slot, and the other end to

DVI of another CrossFire

Express x4). If you install one CrossFire

compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor,

another end to DMS of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics card, and the other end

to DVI of the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire

TM

Edition

TM

Edition graphics card to AGI Express slot (PCI

TM

TM

Connect the DVI-DMS

cable to the monitor

connector.

Edition graphics card and one

Ready) graphics card to this

TM

Ready) graphics card.

Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 6. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

Please visit this website for the driver:

http://support.ati.com/ics/support/DLRedirect.asp?

fileIDExt=050553d40196ef109fff37cbb40aaf28&accountID=737&deptID=894

Step 7. Install the required drivers to your system. Please visit the websites below

for installing the drivers that ATITM recommends:

A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be

installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed

in your system, there is no need to download it again):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to

downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?

FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en

Step 8. Restart your computer.

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Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

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

You will find “ATI Catalyst

Control Center” on your

desktop.

Step 10. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Ad-

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

CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

View

CrossFire

TM

If you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible

standard Radeon (CrossFire

not two Radeon CrossFire

above steps. However, although you have selected the option “Enable

CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireTM function can not work actually. Your computer

will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether

the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or

not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of

CrossFire

TM

feature.

TM

Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but

TM

Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the

Enable CrossFire

Step 11. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.

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2.8 Surround Display Feature2.8 Surround Display Feature

2.8 Surround Display Feature

2.8 Surround Display Feature2.8 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on

PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display

feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following

path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 Jumpers Setup

2.9 Jumpers Setup

2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 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.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.11 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

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

power supply.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)

(see p.11 No. 11)

1_2

+5V

2-pin jumper

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

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.

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

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FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.11 No. 26)

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)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.11 No. 10)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATA II Connectors These four Serial ATA II

(SATAII_BLUE (PORT0): (SATAII) connectors support

see p.11, No. 16) SATA data cables for internal

(SATAII_BLACK (PORT1): storage devices. The current

see p.11, No. 15) SATA II interface allows up to

(SATAII_RED (PORT2): 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

see p.11, No. 13)

(SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3):

see p.11, No. 14)

SATAII_RED (PORT2) and SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3) connectors can be

used for internal storage devices or be connected to eSATAII_BOTTOM

and eSATAII_TOP connectors with corresponding color to support eSATAII

devices. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 31 for

details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

SATAII_RED

(PORT2)

SATAII_BLUE

(PORT0)

SATAII_ORANGE

(PORT3)

SATAII_BLACK

(PORT1)

eSATA II Connectors These two eSATA II

(eSATAII_TOP: see p.11, No. 37) connectors support SATA

(eSATAII_BOTTOM: see p.11, No. 38) data cables for external

SATAII function. The current

eSATA II interface allows up to

eSATAII_BOTTOM

eSATAII_TOP

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on the motherboard.

You can also use the SATA data

cable to connect SATAII connec-

tors and eSATAII connectors

with corresponding color.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SATA HDD

power connector

connect to the

power supply

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB67) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.11 No. 21) three USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB45)

(see p.11 No. 23)

(9-pin USB23)

(see p.11 No. 24)

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

(see p.11 No. 20) and receiving infrared module.

1

1

1

USB_PW R

P-7

P-6

USB_PW R

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-3

P-2

USB_PWR

IRTX

1

IRRX

P+7

P+6

P+5

P+4

P+3

P+2

+5VSB

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

DUMMY

DUMMY

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

DUMMY

DUMMY

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

CD1

CD-L
GND
GND
CD- R

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.11 No. 28) from sound sources such as

tuner card, or MPEG card.

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1

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_RET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_RET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.11 No. 29) convenient connection and

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.11 No. 18) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.11 No. 19)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.11 No. 17) match the black wire to the

PLED+

PLED-

1

HDLED+

1

+5V

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED-

DUMMY

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

SPEAKER

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match

(see p.11 No. 6) the black wire to the ground pin.

+12V

GND

1 2 3 4

CPU_FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

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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.11 No. 35)

ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.11 No. 2)

SLI/XFIRE Power Connector It is not necessary to use this

(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1) connector, but please connect it

(see p.11 No. 3) with a hard disk power connecor

when two graphics cards are

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

plugged to this motherboard at

the same time.

1

RXTPAM_0

1

RXTPAP_0

+5V

+5V

GND

GND

JBB1

JBX

JAX

JAB1

RXTPBM_0

+12V

RXTPBP_0

MIDI_OUT

JBY

GND

GND

GND

+12V

JBB2

JAY

MIDI_IN

+5V

JAB2

1394 header (FRONT_1394) and

one back panel IEEE 1394 header

(BACK_1394). Each IEEE 1394

Game Port Header Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) header if the Game port bracket

(see p.11 No. 27) is installed.

IEEE 1394 Headers There are two IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) headers on this motherboard,
(see p.11 No. 25) including one front panel IEEE

header can support one IEEE

(9-pin BACK_1394) 1394 port.
(see p.11 No. 31)

RXTPAM_0

1

RXTPAP_0

GND

GND

RXTPBM_0

+12V

+12V

RXTPBP_0

GND

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HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA

(see p.11 No. 30) card, allows the system to

1

GND

SPDIFOUT

+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)

SPDIFOUT

GND

+5V

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

USB+1394 Bracket This USB+1394 bracket can

sup port 2 additional USB 2.0

ports and 1 IEEE 1394 port.

Please connect the blue connec-

tor on the cable of this USB+1394

bracket to the USB 2.0 header

(USB23, USB45, or USB67),

and connect the red connector

on the cable of this USB+1394

bracket to the IEEE 1394 header

(BACK_1394). Then fasten the

USB+1394 bracket to the

chassis with screws.

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2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.11 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

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motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer

to the installation guide on page 19.

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

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 11, No.

30) 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 connectors, please refer to page 29. For

the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the

user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent

damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

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

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)

on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according

to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

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 VGA card vendor for detailed connection

procedures.

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

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What is eSATAII?

This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification.

eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your

computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the

convenient mobility like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that

enables you to exchange drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you

may simply plug your eSATAII hard disk to the eSATAII ports instead of opening

your chassis to exchange your SATAII hard disk. Currently, on the market, the

data transfer rate of USB 2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/

s. However, eSATAII provides the data transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is

much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of Hot

Plug feature. Therefore, on the basis of the advantageous transfer speed and the

facilitating mobile capability, in the near future, eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 and

IEEE 1394 to be a trend for external interface.

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1. If you set “Configure SATA as” option in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot

Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or

remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and

in working condition.

2. If you set “Configure SATA as” option in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function

is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function in IDE

mode, please insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports only when

the system is power-off.

3. Please refer to page 36 to 42 for detailed information of RAID mode, IDE mode, and

AHCI mode.

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How to install eSATAII?

SATAII_RED (PORT2) and

SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3)

1. If you just plan to install one eSATAII device to this motherboard, it is recom-

mended to enable the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield. In order to enable

the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the red SATAII

connector (SATAII_RED; see p.11 No.13) and the red eSATAII connector

(eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.11 No.36) with a SATA data cable first. Then the

bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield is enabled.

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data cable to the red

eSATAII connector

(eSATAII_BOTTOM)

2. If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to

enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to

enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to

connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED; see p.11 No.13) and the red

eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.11 No.36) with a SATA data

cable first, and then connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_ORANGE;

see p.11 No.14) and the orange eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.11

No.37) with another SATA data cable. After that, both the top and the bottom

eSATAII ports of the I/O shield are enabled.

Connect the SATA

data cables to both

red SATAII connector

(SATAII_RED (PORT2))

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data cables to both

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(eSATAII_BOTTOM)

and orange eSATAII

connector (eSATAII_TOP)

Please make sure to correctly connect the SATAII and eSATAII connectors

with corresponding color so that the eSATAII function will work successfully.

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of the I/O shield according to the eSATAII connector that you connect the

SATA data cable.

Connect one end of the eSATAII

device cable to eSATAII device

Connect the other end of the eSATAII

device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O

shield

Comparison between eSATAII and other devices

IEEE 1394 400Mb/s

USB 2.0 480Mb/s

SATA 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)

eSATAII/SATAII 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)

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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not

be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable

SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to

correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your

SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

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

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7R south bridge chipset that supports Serial

ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,

RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard

disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you

to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

disk.

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1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or Intel Matrix Storage function, you

need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use

RAID 5 function, you need to install at least 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

If you plan to use RAID 10 function, you need to install at least 4 SATA /

SATAII hard disks. If you install 2 eSATAII devices, then only RAID 0,

RAID 1, or Intel Matrix Storage functions will be enabled.

2. It is not recommended to switch the “Configure SATA as” setting between

AHCI, RAID, and IDE mode after OS installation.

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This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII /

eSATAII Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. Intel® ICH7R south bridge chipset provides

hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new

programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry

effort. AHCI also provides usability enhancements such as Hot Plug.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called

“Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII 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 / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for

the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system

is still power-on and in working condition.

eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to exchange

drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you may simply plug your

eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports instead of opening your chassis to

exchange your SATAII hard disk.

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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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on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures

according to the OS you install.

64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit With RAID Functions

The installation procedures for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to

change. Please visit our website for the updates of Windows

driver and related information in the future.

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RAID Functions RAID Functions

RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure

SATA as”, please set the option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the 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 / SATAII

drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check theinstallation

guide in the Support CD for proper 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: .. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette and using “RAID Installation Guide” to

set RAID configuration, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on

your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party

RAID driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing

the Intel® 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. You may select: “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop

ICH7R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows® XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA

RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows® XP 64-bit.

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After the installation of Windows

to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel

Matrix Storage Manager 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: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document

in the support CD, “Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager”, which is located in the folder at
the following path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information

If you want to use “Intel Matrix Storage Manager” in Windows® environment,

please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel

Matrix Storage Manager” will be installed to your system as well.

2.17.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System2.17.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

2.17.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

2.17.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System2.17.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS, if you want

You can also set up a “RAID Ready” system with a single SATA / SATAII hard disk.

A “RAID Ready” system can be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5

at a later date by using RAID migration feature of Intel Matrix Storage. The

following steps outline how to build an Intel “RAID Ready” system.

1. Assemble the system and attach a single SATA / SATAII hard drive.

2. Set up system BIOS as step 1 of page 37. When done, exit Setup.

3. Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette as step 2 of page 37. Begin Windows

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setup by booting from the installation CD.

4. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID

driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the

Intel® 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. You may select: “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop

ICH7R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows® XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH

SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows® XP 64-bit.

5. Finish the Windows® installation and install all necessary drivers.

6. Install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software via the CD-ROM included

with your motherboard or after downloading it from the Internet. This will add

the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console which can be used to manage the RAID

configuration.

7. After setting up a “RAID Ready” system as the above steps, you can follow the

procedures of the next section to migrate the system to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID

5.

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

2.17.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,2.17.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,

RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5

RAID 1 or RAID 5

RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5

If you have an existing “RAID Ready” system, then you can use the following

steps to perform a migration from a single non-RAID configuration to a two drive

RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration or three drive RAID 5 configuration. To prepare for

this, you will need another SATA / SATAII hard drive with a capacity equal to or

greater than that currently being used as the source hard drive.

1. Physically attach one additional SATA / SATAII hard drive to the SATAII port not

being used. Note the serial number of the hard drive already in the system; you

will use this to select it as the source hard drive when initiating the migration.

2. Boot Windows®, install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software, if not

already installed, using the setup package obtained from a CD-ROM or from the

Internet. This will install the necessary Intel Storage Utility and start menu links.

3. Open the Intel Storage Utility from the Start Menu and select “Create RAID

volume from Existing Hard Drive” from the Actions menu. This will activate the

Create RAID volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard. Click through the dialogs

as prompted. It’s important to understand what will occur during the migration

process because any data on the destination hard drive will be lost.

4. Once the migration is complete, reboot the system. If you migrated to a RAID 0

volume, use Disk Management from within Windows® in order to partition and

format the empty space created when the two hard drive capacities are

combined. You may also use third-party software to extend any existing

partitions within the RAID volume.

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RAID Functions RAID Functions

RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII

HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure

SATA as”, please set the option to [RAID].

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

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check theinstallation

guide in the Support CD for proper 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: .. \ RAID Installation Guide

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STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot

your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page,

please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel® RAID drivers. Intel® RAID

drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

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After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical

drive again to continue the installation.

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After the installation of Windows

functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel Matrix Storage

Manager 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: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support

CD, “Guide to Intel Matrix Storage Manager”, which is located in the folder at the following
path: .. \ Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information

If you want to use “Intel Matrix Storage Manager” in Windows® environment,

please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel

Matrix Storage Manager” will be installed to your system as well.

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procedures according to the OS you install.

The installation procedures for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to

change. Please visit our website for the updates of Windows

driver and related information in the future.

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RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

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STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option

“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.17.1 step 2 on

page 37.

If you want to enable Hot Plug function on eSATAII ports but you install OS

on IDE HDD, please skip step 2.

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

After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® 2000

/ XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to

install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver

diskette containing the Intel® AHCI 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. You may select: “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop

ICH7R-Windows XP/2000)” for Windows® XP/2000 or “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA

AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows® XP 64-bit.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ and Hot Plug
functions

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option

“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [IDE].

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

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RAID Functions

RAID Functions RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII

HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug
functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option

“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [AHCI].

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After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on

your system.

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functions

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option

“Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on

your system.

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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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Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before

you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The BIOS FWH chip 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 refer-

ence 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
Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII 1
DDRII 2
DDRII 3
DDRII 4

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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

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.

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 Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP

Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

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Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

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

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

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)

Boot FailureGuard
Spread Spectrum

Ratio Status Unlocked (Max :17, Min : 14)
Ratio Actual Value 17

Enhance HaltState
Max CPUIDValue Limit
Intel (R) Virtualization tech.
CPU Thermal Throttling
No-Excute MemoryProtection
Hyper Threading Technology
Intel (R)SpeedStep(tm) tech.

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[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled]
[Auto]

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

Configure CPU

Select Screen

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

Select how to set the
CPU host frequency.

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

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CPU Host Frequency

While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of

this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency will show in the following

item.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

Ratio Status

This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this

motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”, you will find
an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio

value of this motherboard.

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Ratio Actual Value

This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this

motherboard.

Ratio CMOS Setting

If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you

changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports

EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust the ratio value,

please disable the option “ Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.” in advance.

Enhance Halt State

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported

through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no

hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor

maintains the context of the system caches.

Max CPUID Value Limit

For Prescott CPU only, some OSes (ex. NT4.0) cannot handle the function

with disable. This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that

cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool

Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support

Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mecha-

nism to keep the CPU from overheated.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to

the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX)

Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious

software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU

does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium

4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating

system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft

Windows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux

kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed

CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

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Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology.

Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to

enable power savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options:

[Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select

[Auto], you need to set the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to en-

able this function. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this

function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the

current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system

stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to

[Disable] if above issue occurs.

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

DRAM CAS# Latency

Primary Graphics Adapter

OnBoard HD Audio

Front Panel Control
CD-In

OnBoard LAN

VCCM (DRAM) Voltage
+1.5V Voltage

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[Auto]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

[PCI]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[Auto]
[Normal]

Options

Auto
200MHz (DDRII400)
266MHz (DDRII533)
333

MHz (DDRII667)

Select Screen

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

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DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)

inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also

select other value as operating frequency: [200MHz (DDRII 400)], [266MHz

(DDRII 533)], [333MHz (DDRII 667)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for

memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

Select [Enabled] will configure the following items by the contents in the

SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. If you select [Disabled], you will find

the items “DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay”, “DRAM RAS# Precharge”, and

“DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge” appear to allow you adjusting them.

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DRAM CAS# Latency

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration

options are [6], [5], [4], [3], and [Auto].

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the

read / write command. Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM

Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], and [6 DRAM Clocks].

DRAM RAS# Precharge

This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued.

Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks], [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM

Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], and [6 DRAM Clocks].

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options:

[4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks], [7 DRAM Clocks], [8

DRAM Clocks], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12

DRAM Clocks], [13 DRAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks], a nd [15 DRAM

Clocks].

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter

priority. The default value is [PCI].

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] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

CD-In

Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of OnBoard HD Audio.

OnBoard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature.

VCCM (DRAM) Voltage

Use this to select VCCM (DRAM) Voltage. Configuration options: [High],

[Middle], [Low], and [Auto]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

+1.5V Voltage

Configuration options: [High] and [Normal]. The default value of this feature

is [Normal].

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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 onAC/Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS /2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

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[Disabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[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

This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus

pend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system

supports it.

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.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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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

ATA/IDE Configuration

Configure SATA as

SATAII_BLUE (PORT0)
SATAII_BLACK (PORT1)
SATAII_RED (PORT2)
SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3)
IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave

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[Enhanced]

[AHCI]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[ATAPI CDROM]
[Not Detected]

Set [Compatible]
when Legacy OS
(MS-DOS, WinNT)
is used.

Set [Enhanced]
when Native OS
(Win2000 /XP)
is used.

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

ATA/IDE Configuration

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows NT). If
native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

Then in the option “Configure SATA as”, you are allowed to set the selection

from [AHCI] to [RAID] if you plan to enable RAID function. Configuration

options: [AHCI], [IDE], and [RAID]. The default value is [AHCI].

1. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports Hot

Plug, NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA

disk performance but IDE mode does not have these

advantages.

2. Only AHCI and RAID modes support Hot Plug function.

When [Compatible] is selected

Combined Option

It allows you to select between [SATA0, 1, 2, 3], [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3],
and [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1]. If it is set to [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1], then

SATAII_BLACK (PORT1), SATAII_ORANGE (PORT3) will not work. Likewise,

if it is set to [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3], then SATAII_BLUE (PORT0), SATAII_RED

(PORT2) will not work.

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ICH7R south bridge only supports four IDE devices

under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA0, 1, 2, 3],

[IDE1, SATA1, SATA3], and [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1] when the installed

device is used with legacy OS.

[SATA0, 1, 2, 3] [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1] [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3]

SATAII_BLUE

(PORT0)

Master

SATAII_BLUE

(PORT0),

SATAII_BLACK

(PORT1)

Slave

SATAII_RED

(PORT2),

SATAII_RED

(PORT2)

SATAII_ORANGE

(PORT3)

SATAII_BLACK

(PORT1)

SATAII_ORANGE

(PORT3)

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

[Auto]

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

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

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

such as MO.

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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.

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below actions

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

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[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI
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.

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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

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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 Win627EHF 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]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

Select the type of

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floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

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

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].

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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].

OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it. The default value is

[Auto].

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configura-

tion options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

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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.

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 temperature, CPU fan

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 [Enabled]

Target CPU Temperature ( C) [50]

Tolerance ( C) [02]

Target Fan Speed [Fast]

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H/W Monitor

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

: 3400 RPM
:N/A

: 1.629V
: 3.306V
: 5.067V
: 11.890V

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Boot Security Exit

Target Fan Speed

Fast
Middle
Slow

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. If you set this

option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this

option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature

( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed” appear to allow you

adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable

this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.

Target CPU Temperature (

C)

The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default

value is [50].

Tolerance (

C)

The default value of tolerance is [2], which means the error of the

target CPU temperature will be within 2 C.

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the

target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you

choose. The default value is [Fast]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle]

and [Slow].

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 config-

ure 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

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device]
[HDD: PM -HDS722580VL]
[CD/DVD:3S-CD-ROM C]

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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

3.5.13.5.1

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 Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

To enable or disable the
boot from onboard LAN
feature.

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

Select Screen
Select Item

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN 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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Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

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

v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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, “Dis-

card 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, “Dis-

card 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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Chapter 4 Software Suppor

Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /

XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only.

Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

4.2.1

Running The Support CD

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning 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.

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

4.2.2

Drivers Menu

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

4.2.3

Utilities Menu

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities 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.

TM

64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware

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4.2.44.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

4.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

4.2.44.2.4

“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program“LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program

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 installa-

tion 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 \ PC DIY \ LGA775INST_English.dat

4.2.54.2.5

Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.5

Contact Information

4.2.54.2.5

Contact InformationContact Information

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.

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