ASRock G965M-S User Manual

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Published February 2009

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Motherboard Layout

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1	PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper	14	Fourth SATAII Connector
2	775-Pin CPU Socket		(SATAII_4; Orange)
3	North Bridge Controller	15	USB 2.0 Header	(USB6_7, Blue)
4	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)	16	BIOS SPI Chip
5	2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots	17	USB 2.0 Header	(USB4_5, Blue)
	(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)	18	System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
6	ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)	19	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
7	IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)	20	Front Panel Audio Header
8	Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)		(HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
9	South Bridge Controller	21	PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
10	Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Orange)	22	Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11	Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red)	23	PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
12	Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 24		PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
13	Chassis Speaker Header	25	OC 800 Jumper
	(SPEAKER 1, Purple)	26	ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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I/O Panel

1	PS/2	Mouse	Port (Green)	6	USB 2.0	Ports (USB01)
2	RJ-45	Port		7	USB 2.0	Ports	(USB23)
3	Line In (Light Blue)			8	VGA Port
4	Front Speaker (Lime)			9	COM Port
* 5	Microphone		(Pink)	10	PS/2 Keyboard		Port (Purple)

*To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of MultiStreaming.

For Windows® XP:

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” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system.

For Windows® VistaTM:

After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock G965M-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

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

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock G965M-S Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm) ASRock G965M-S Quick Installation Guide

ASRock G965M-S Support CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

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

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1.2 Specifications

Platform	- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm
CPU	- LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM
	2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,
	supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
	Wolfdale processors
	- Supports FSB1066/800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 1)
	- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
	- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
	- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset	- Northbridge: Intel® G965
	- Southbridge: Intel® ICH8
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
	- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
	- Supports DDR2 800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
	(see CAUTION 5)
	- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot	- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
	- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
	- 2 x PCI slots
Graphics	- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000
	- Pixel Shader 3.0, DirectX 9.0
	- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 7)
Audio	- 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
	(Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN	- Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL
	- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
	- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O	I/O Panel
	- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
	- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
	- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
	- 1 x VGA Port
	- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
	- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
	- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Connector	- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
	“Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 8)
	- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
	- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

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	- 24 pin ATX power connector
	- 4 pin 12V power connector
	- CD in header
	- Front panel audio connector
	- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
	(see CAUTION 9)
BIOS Feature	- 4Mb AMI BIOS
	- AMI Legal BIOS
	- Supports “Plug and Play”
	- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
	- Supports jumperfree
	- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
	- CPU, NB, +1.5V,VTT, DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment
	- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature	- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)
	- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)
	- Instant Boot
	- Hybrid Booster:
	- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)
	- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)
	- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware	- CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor	- Chassis Temperature Sensing
	- CPU Fan Tachometer
	- Chassis Fan Tachometer
	- CPU Quiet Fan
	- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
	VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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.If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt from FSB800 to FSB1066, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 14 for proper jumper settings.

2.About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 30 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

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

4.This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.

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

CPU FSB Frequency	Memory Support Frequency
1066	DDR2 533, DDR2 667, DDR2 800
800	DDR2 533, DDR2 667, DDR2 800

533DDR2 533

6.Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit.

7.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.

8.Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 23 of “User Manual” in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

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

10.It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

11.Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

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

12.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.

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13.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.

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2. Installation

Pre-installation Precautions

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

1.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3.Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5.When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.1CPU Installation

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

775-Pin Socket Overview

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.

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Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

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Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.

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

Step 2. Insert the 775-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.

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

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

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):

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

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

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

Step 4. Close the socket:

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

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.

2.2Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-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 2, No. 4).
Step 3.	Align fasteners with the motherboard
	throughholes.
Step 4.	Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
	down on fastener caps with thumb to install
	and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
	If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
	the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5.	Connect fan header with the CPU fan
	connector on the motherboard.
Step 6.	Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
	cable does not interfere with fan operation or
	contact other components.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

G965M-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in theDDR2DIMM slots to activateDual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1.It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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

Installing a DIMM

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

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

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

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

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

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the “Share Memory” BIOS option to [Enabled, 1MB] or [Enabled, 8MB], the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the 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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