ASRock GE PRO-HT, GE PRO-M User Manual

GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published December 2002
Copyright©2002 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 4
1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M) ................................... 6
1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT) ................................. 7
1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT) ........................... 8
2 Installation...................................................... 9
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 9
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 9
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 9
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 10
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 10
2.6 Expansion Slots ............................................................. 11
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 12
2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 12
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 15
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 15
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 15
3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 15
3.2 Main Menu...................................................................... 16
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 18
4 Software Support ........................................... 19
4.1 Installing Operating System ........................................... 19
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 19
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 19
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 19
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 19
4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program ...................... 19
4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 19
Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup ................... 20
1. Advanced Menu ............................................................... 20
2. Security Menu................................................................... 23
3. Power Menu ..................................................................... 24
4. Boot Menu ......................................................................... 25
5. Exit Menu .......................................................................... 25
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT 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. Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by­step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and Support CD information. For advanced users’ reference, the Appendix appearing on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock GE Pro-M or GE Pro-HT motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT Quick Installation Guide ASRock Intel-SiS Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable) 1 ASRock I/O shield 1 COM port bracket
1.2 Specifications
Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) CPU: Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4
Chipsets: North Bridge on GE Pro-M motherboard: SiS 651 chipsets,
standard FSB 533 MHz North Bridge on GE Pro-HT motherboard: SiS 651HT chipsets , standard FSB 533 MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION1); South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz Memory: 2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2 (PC1600/PC2100/ PC2700),
Max. 2GB 2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4 (PC100/ PC133), Max. 2GB
IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
/ Celeron
®
processor
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Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP) (see CAUTION 2);Chassis temperature sensing; Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore; CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer
PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3v / 1.5v, 4X / 2X / 1X AGP card AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR modem card USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and one extra set of header for 2 additional
USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 3)
ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;
1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports; 1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port
BIOS: AMI legal BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper-Threading Technology”, please check page 20.
2. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft
Windows® XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft
Windows® 98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at
http://www.microsoft.com/HWDEV/BUS/usb/USB2support.asp
4. Although GE Pro-M/GE Pro-HT offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequency may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M)
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2
1
22
22
3
3
24.4cm (9.6 in)
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
1
PS/2
Mouse
PS2_USB_PWR1
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
PARALLEL PORT
21
LAN
USB01
24
USB23
23
Line out
LANPHY
Line
Line in
In
Mic
GAME AUDIO1
Mic in
GAME AUDIO1
In
CD1
AUDIOCODEC
2MB BIOS
AUX1
Super
I/O
AUDIO1
AMR1
27
20
19
11
26
Accelerated GraphicsPort
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
1
ATX P WR1
PGA478B
SiS
651
Chipset
GE Pro-M
45 6
45 6
DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)
DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)
SDR DIMM1(64 bit, 168-pinmodule)
01
10
32
SiS South Bridge
1618
25
COM1
CLRCMOS1
17
USB45
CMOS Battery
13
SDR DIMM2(64 bit, 168-pinmodule)
32
FLOPPY1
SPEAKER1
PANEL1
IDE2
CHA_FAN1
RESET HDLED
PWRBTN PLED
8
7
24.4cm (9.6 in)
IDE1
9
10
IR1
14 15 12
1 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Chassis speaker connector (SPEAKER1) 2 CPU socket 16 South Bridge controller 3 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) 4 North Bridge controller 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR1-2, Blue) 19 AUDIO CODEC 6 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1-2, Black) 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue) 21 LAN PHY 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1(white) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 11 Flash Memory 25 Serial port connector (COM1) 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 26 AMR slot 13 USB 2.0 header (USB45) 27 AGP slot 14 Infrared module connector (IR1)
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT)
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2
1
22
22
3
3
24.4cm (9.6 in)
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
1
PS/2
Mouse
PS2_USB_PWR1
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
PARALLEL PORT
21
LAN
USB01
24
USB23
23
Line out
LANPHY
Line
Line in
In
Mic
GAME AUDIO1
Mic in
GAME AUDIO1
In
CD1
AUDIOCODEC
2MB BIOS
AUX1
Super
I/O
AUDIO1
AMR1
27
20
19
11
26
Accelerated GraphicsPort
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
1
ATX P WR1
SiS
HT
651
Chipset
GE Pro-HT
PGA478B
45 6
45 6
DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)
DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)
SDR DIMM1(64 bit, 168-pinmodule)
01
10
32
SiS South Bridge
1618
25
COM1
CLRCMOS1
17
USB45
CMOS Battery
13
SDR DIMM2(64 bit, 168-pinmodule)
32
FLOPPY1
SPEAKER1
PANEL1
IDE2
CHA_FAN1
RESET HDLED
PWRBTN PLED
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7
24.4cm (9.6 in)
IDE1
9
10
IR1
14 15 12
1 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Chassis speaker connector (SPEAKER1) 2 CPU socket 16 South Bridge controller 3 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) 4 North Bridge controller 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR1-2, Blue) 19 AUDIO CODEC 6 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1-2, Black) 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue) 21 LAN PHY 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1(white) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 11 Flash Memory 25 Serial port connector (COM1) 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 26 AMR slot 13 USB 2.0 header (USB45) 27 AGP slot
14 Infrared module connector (IR1)
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1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT)
1 Parallel port 6 Line Out (Lime) 2 RJ-45 port 7 USB 2.0 ports 3 Game port 8 VGA port 4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 PS/2 mouse port (Green)
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Chapter 2 Installation
GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 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 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 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.
2.3 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner
matches the base of the socket lever.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
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The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat transfer. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink.
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) has 168 pins and DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMM has 184 pins.
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
168-pin RAM
The 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slot (black) and 184-pin DDR DIMM slot (blue) can be easily distinguished by the fool-proof design.
Please do not use both 168-pin SDRAM DIMM and 184-pin DDR DIMM at the same time. To optimize the compatibility, it is not recommended to use two different models of the DIMMs at the same time.
184-pin RAM
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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.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on both GE Pro-M and GE Pro-HT motherboards. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem
functionality.
AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card.
The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screw for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card
is completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.7 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
1_2
(see p.6/p.7 item 22) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2
or USB wake up events.
+5V
Note:To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided
by power supply.
Clear CMOS Description
CLRCMOS1 To clear and reset the (see p.6/p.7 item 17) system parameters to default
solder points
Note:These solder points allow 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.
2_3
+5VSB
setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then short the solder points for more than 3 seconds by using metal material, e.g., a paper clip.
2.8 Connectors
Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors.
Connector Figure Description
FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.6/p.7 item 10)
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1.
Pin1
FLOPPY1
Red marking
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Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1) (see p.6/p.7 item 7)
Secondary IDE connector (Black) (39-pin IDE2) (see p.6/p.7 item 8)
PIN1
Connect to the motherboard
IDE1
Blue
PIN1
IDE2
Black
Connect to the IDE devices
80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable
Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk
drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).
USB header ASRock I/OTM already (9-pin USB45) provided 4 default USB ports. (see p.6/p.7 item 13) If the 4-USB ports on the rear
GND
GND
DUMMY
P+4
P+5
P-4
P-5
USB_PWR
1
USB_PWR
panel are not sufficient, this USB header is available for 2 additional USB ports.
IRTX
Infrared module connector This connector supports an (5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.6/p.7 item 14) and receiving infrared module.
Internal audio connectors These connectors allow you (4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.6/p.7 item 24) from sound sources such as (AUX1: see p.6/p.7 item 23) a CD-ROM, DVD/ROM, TV
+5V
DUMMY
1
GND
IRRX
AUX-R GND GND AUX-L
AUX1 CD1
CD-R GND GND CD-L
tuner card, or MPEG card.
1
GND
+5VA
MIC-POWER
MIC
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
BACKOUT-R
BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L
DUMMY
AUD-OUT-R
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+
PLED+
PLED-
PWRBTN#
control of audio devices.
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Front panel audio connector This is an interface for front (9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.6/p.7 item 20) convenient connection and
System panel connector This connector accommo­(9-pin PANEL1) dates several system front (see p.6/p.7 item 12) panel functions.
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Chassis speaker connector This connector allows you (4-pin SPEAKER 1) to attach to the chassis (see p.6/p.7 item 15) speaker.
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SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
+5V
Chassis fan connector Connect the fan cable to the (3-pin CHA_FAN1) connector matching the black (see p.6/p.7 item 9) wire to the ground pin.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
CPU fan connector Connect the fan cable to the (3-pin CPU_FAN1) connector matching the black
GND +12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
(see p.6/p.7 item 3) wire to the ground pin.
ATX power connector Connect an ATX power (20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to the connector. (see p.6/p.7 item 1)
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RRXD1
DDTR#1
TTXD1
DDCD#1
DDSR#1
CCTS#1
RRTS#1
GND
RRI#1
COM1 connector This connector supports a (9-pin COM1) serial port module. (see p.6/p.7 item 25)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility
This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. The BIOS Setup Utility is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and select among the predetermined choices.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Sets up the basic system configuration ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features SECURITY Sets up the security features POWER Configures Power Management features BOOT Configures the default system device that is used
to locate and load the Operating System
EXIT Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup
To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
3.1.2 Legend Bar
At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
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Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1> Displays the General Help Screen <ESC> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu
from the current menu
/ Moves cursor up or down between fields / Selects menu to the left or right + / - Increases or decreases values <Enter> Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field <F9> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup
3.2 Main Menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.
Advanced
Main
System Date System Time
Floppy Drives IDE Devices
BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Cache Size Microcode Update TotalMemory
DDR1 DDR2 SDR1 SDR2
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY -VERSION 3.31a
Security
Dec
20:07:40
GE Pro-HTBIOS P1.00 Pentium (R)4 Family CPU
2100 MHz 512 KB F23/08 224 MB+ 32 MBShare Memory 256 MB/ 333 MHz None None None
:Select Item :Select Menu
Power
18 2002Tue
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Boot
Exit
Sub-Menu
[ Setup Help ]
Month: Jan -Dec
Day: 01-31
Year:1980-2099
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
System Date [Month/Day/Year]
Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use keys to move between the Month, Day and Year fields.
System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]
Set the system to the time that you specify. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute and Second fields.
Floppy Drives
Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.
IDE Devices
Use this to configure IDE devices.
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TYPE
AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY -VERSION 3.31a
Main
Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA Mode Block Mode Fast ProgrammedI/O Modes 32 BitTransfer Mode Ultra DMAMode
[ Setup Help ]
F1:Help
Esc:Previous Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Sub-Menu
:Select Item
Primary IDEMaster:
0Mb Off Off Auto Off Auto
Select howto set the parameters ofdrive,
Or Select [AUTO]to set all HDDparameters automatically.
Auto
It allows user to select the type of the IDE Drive. Below are the configuration options. After making your selections on this sub-menu, press <ESC> key to return to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk drive field will display the size for the hard disk drive that you configured.
[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the drive.
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
[Auto]:Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If auto-detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the auto­detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters.
After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format 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.
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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (Accelerated Removable Media
Device), such as MO.
Cylinders
This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value.
Heads
This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to
the drive documentation to determine the correct values.
Write Pre-compensation
Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to
determine the correct value.
Sectors
This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the
drive documentation to determine the correct value.
Maximum Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS
based on the drive information you entered.
LBA Mode
This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the
LBA mode.
Block Mode
Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading
or writing more data during each transfer.
Fast Programmed I/O Modes
This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.
32 Bit Transfer Mode
It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data
transfer rate.
Ultra DMA Mode
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity
for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA
capability.
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus
Detailed descriptions of these menus are listed in the Appendix. See page 20.
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Chapter 4 Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
4.2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4.2.1 Running 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.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4.2.3 Utilities 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.
4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program
ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to install your own PC system step by step. You can find the file through the following path:
..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT
To see this demo program, you can run Microsoft Media Player to play the file.
4.2.5 Contact 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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Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup
This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”
1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu
Advanced
Main
Spread Spectrum Stop EmptyDIMM/PCI Clock CPU HostFrequency
Actual Frequency CPU RatioSelection SDRAM Frequency Hyper ThreadingTechnology
Chipset Configuration Resource
Configuration
Peripheral
Configuration
System HardwareMonitor
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Power
Disabled
Disabled Auto 133MHz Locked Auto Auto
Boot
Exit
[ Setup Help ]
<Enter> toenable or disable thefeature of spread spectrum
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
:Select Item :Select Menu
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
Spread Spectrum:
This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.
Stop Empty DIMM/PCI Clock:
When this option is set to [Enabled], it will function to stop the clock of any empty DIMM or PCI slot.
CPU Host Frequency:
This shows current CPU host frequency of the installed motherboard.
CPU Ratio Selection:
CPU Ratio is the multiple that times the frontside bus frequency will equal the core speed of the installed processor. Whether the option is open or locked is determined by the installed processor.
SDRAM Frequency:
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically assigns appropriate frequency. You can also select other value as operating frequency: [200MHz], [266MHz], [333MHz].
Hyper-Threading Technology (for GE Pro-HT only):
To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4 processor at 3.06 GHz or higher and an operating system that includes
optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. Set to [Auto]
if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Hyper-Threading Technology.
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Chipset Configuration:
Advanced
Chipset Configuration
AGPAperture Size Onboard VGAShare Memory
USB Controller USB DeviceLegacy Support
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4MB
Disabled Disabled
[ Setup Help ]
<Enter> to select the size of mapped memory for graphics data.
F1:Help
Esc:Previous Menu
:Select Item
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range
used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this field at the default value unless your AGP card requires other sizes.
Onboard VGA Share Memory: This allows you to select the size of share
memory for onboard VGA. Onboard VGA will get better resolution if larger size of share memory is selected. Please do not select [None] if AGP or PCI graphics card is not inserted.
USB Controller: Use this to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support: Use this to enable or disable support to emulate
legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc.
Resource Configuration:
Advanced
Resource Configuration
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary GraphicsAdapter
F1:Help
Esc:Previous Menu
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AGP
:Select Item
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Sub-Menu
[ Setup Help ]
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32. We recommend you to
keep the default value unless your PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.
Primary Graphics Adapter: Select PCI, OnBoard VGA, or Add-on AGP as the
primary graphics adapter.
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Peripheral Configuration:
Advanced
Peripheral Configuration
OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial Port OnBoard Infrared Port OnBoard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
EPP Version
Parallel Port IRQ
Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard Midi Port
Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio OnBoard MC' 97 Modem
F1:Help
Esc:Previous Menu
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Auto Auto Auto Normal N/A Auto N/A Disabled 5 Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto Disabled
:Select Item
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Sub-Menu
[ Setup Help ]
<Enter> to enable or disable the floppy drive controller.
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller. OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or
disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 / COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].
OnBoard Infrared Port: This allows you to enable or disable the onboard
infrared port feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the infrared module is installed.
OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port.
Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].
Parallel Port Mode: Set the operation mode of the parallel port.
OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port. Configu
ration options: [Disabled], [330], [300], [290], [292]. Midi IRQ Select: Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [5],
[10], [11]. The default is 5.
OnBoard Game Port: Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.
Configuration options: [200h], [208h], [Disabled].
OnBoard IDE: To enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE
channel, set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].
OnBoard LAN: Enable or Disable onboard LAN. OnBoard AC’97 Audio: Enable or disable onboard AC’97 audio feature. OnBoard MC’97 Modem: Enable or disable onboard MC’97 modem feature.
System Hardware Monitor: You can check the status of the hardware on
your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.
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Advanced
System Hardware Monitor
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CPU Temperature M/B
Temperature CPU FanSpeed Chassis FanSpeed Vcore
+ 3.30V + 5.00V +12.00V
F1:Help
Esc:Previous Menu
:Select Item
35C/95F 27C/ 82F 3110 RPM
1.728 V
3.312 V
4.975 V
12.167 V
2. Security Setup Menu
Advanced
Main
Supervisor Password User Password
Set SupervisorPassword Set UserPassword
Password Check
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
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Clear Clear
[ Enter ]
[ Enter ]
Setup
:Select Item :Select Menu
0 RPM
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Power
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Boot
Sub-Menu
Exit
Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
[ Setup Help ]
<Enter> toenable or disable thequick boot mode.
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.
[Clear]: No password has been set. [Set]: Supervisor password has been set.
User Password: This field shows the status of the User Password.
[Clear]: No password has been set. [Set]: User password has been set.
Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to set Supervisor Password. Valid
password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a password, you must enter your current password first in order to create a new password.
Set User Password: Press <Enter> to set User Password. Valid password can
be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a password, you must enter your current password first in order to create a new password.
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Password Check: Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration
options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.
3. Power Setup Menu
Advanced
Main
Suspend To RAM <S3> Repost Video on S3 Resume Restore on AC /Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS /2 keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On
RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute RTC Alarm Second
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
:Select Item :Select Menu
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Power
Disabled Disabled
Power Off
Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Every Day 00 00 00
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Boot
Exit
Sub-Menu
[ Setup Help ]
Set the power state after an unexpected AC /Power loss.
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
Suspend to RAM (S3): This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or
disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system supports it.
Repost Video on S3 Resume: This feature allows you to repost video on S3
resume. It is recommended to enable this feature under Microsoft® Windows 98 / ME.
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 to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the
system from the power-soft-off mode.
PCI Devices Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the
system from the power-soft-off mode.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On: Use this to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on
the system from the power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On: Use this to enable or disable RTC(Real Time Clock) to power
on the system. If [Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.
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4. Boot Setup Menu
Advanced
Main
Quick BootMode Boot UpNum-Lock Boot To OS/2
Boot DevicePriority
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
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Disabled
Off No
:Select Item :Select Menu
Power
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Boot
Exit
Sub-Menu
[ Setup Help ]
<Enter> toenable or disable thequick boot mode.
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
Quick Boot Mode: This mode speeds up the boot-up routine by skipping memory
retestings.
Boot Up Num-Lock: This automatically activates the Numeric Lock function after
boot up.
Boot to OS/2: This enables boot up to OS/2 operating system. Boot Device Priority: This allows you to set the boot device priority.
5. Exit Menu
Advanced
Main
Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes
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[ Enter ]
[ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ]
Power
Boot
Exit
[ Setup Help ]
Exits and saves the changesinCMOSRAM
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
:Select Item :Select Menu
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select
Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit
Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current
settings and exit” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, it will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility.
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Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter the submenu, the message “Quit
without saving changes” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any changes to the settings.
Load Default Settings: After you enter the submenu, the message “Load Default
Settings” will appear. If you press <Enter>, it will load the default values for all the setup configuration.
Discard Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Load setup
original values” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, original values will be restored. All changes are discarded.
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