ASRock GE PRO-M2, GE PRO-HT R3.0 User Manual

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GE Pro-HT

GE Pro-M2

User Manual

Version 3.0

Published July 2003

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Contents

1 Introduction.................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT) .................................. 7

1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M2) .................................. 8

1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2) .......................... 9

2 Installation...................................................... 10

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 10

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 10

2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 11

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 11

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 12

2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 12

2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 13

2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 14

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 16

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 16

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 16

3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 16

3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 17

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 19

4 Software Support ........................................... 20

4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 20

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 20

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 20

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 20

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 20

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 20

4.2.5 Contact Information............................................... 20

Appendix ........................................................... 21

1. Advanced Menu ............................................................. 21

2. Security Menu ................................................................. 25

3. Power Menu ................................................................... 26

4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 27

5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 28

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 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 21 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.

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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock GE Pro-HT or GE Pro-M2 motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm) ASRock GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 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 ASRock MR card (Optional)

1.2 Specifications

Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm) CPU: Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor Chipsets: North Bridge (GE Pro-HT):

SiS 651 chipset, FSB @ 533/400MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1);

North Bridge (GE Pro-M2):

SiS 533/333 chipset, FSB @ 533/400MHz;

South Bridge: SiS 962L chipset, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

VGA: SiS Real 256E, 4MB-64MB VRAM (share memory) Memory: 2 DDR DIMM slots: DDR DIMM1 and DDR DIMM2

support PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266) / PC2700 (DDR333), 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 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);

Chassis temperature sensing; CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP) (see CAUTION 2); Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore; CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer

PCI slots: 2 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, AGP 2.0 compliant,

supports 3.3V / 1.5V, 4X / 2X / 1X AGP card

AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional) USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and 1 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® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 21.

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 http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx

4. Although GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 is set to perform over clocking, other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock and Memory clock will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard.

official document at

1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT)

27 26 25 24

23 22

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2

Keyboard

VGA

LAN

(optional)

USB 2.0

Ports

USB 2.0

Ports

Lineout

Line in

GAME AUDIO1

Mic in

Line In

Mic In

AUDIO CODEC

PS2_USB_PWR1

PARALLEL PORT

AUX1 CD1

JR1

Super

2MB

BIOS

I/O

19.1cm (7.5 in)

LAN

ATXPWR1

PHY

JL1

AUDIO1

PCI 1

PCI 2

GE PRO-HT

SPEAKER1

COM1

IR1

AMR1

1920

3 5

214

CPU_FAN1

mPGA478B

SiS 651

DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

IDE1

DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

24.4cm (9.6 in)

Chipset

5.1CH

PANEL1

CHA_FAN1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

IDE2

AGP1

CMOS

Battery

CLRCMOS1

FLOPPY1

SiS

962L

USB45

151617

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points) 2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 17 External Speaker Connector (SPEAKER1) 3 CPU Socket 18 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 AMR Slot (AMR1) 5 North Bridge Controller 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 6 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 2) 21 Flash Memory 7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 22 AUDIO CODEC 8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1) 9 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) 24 JR1 Jumper 10 South Bridge Controller 25 JL1 Jumper 11 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2) 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 LAN PHY 14 System Panel Connector (PANEL1) 29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M2)

27 26 25 24

23 22

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2

Keyboard

VGA

LAN

(optional)

USB 2.0

Ports

USB 2.0

Ports

Lineout

Line in

GAME AUDIO1

Mic in

PS2_USB_PWR1

PARALLEL PORT

Line In

AUX1 CD1

Mic In

JR1

AUDIO CODEC

Super

I/O

2MB BIOS

19.1cm (7.5 in)

LAN

ATXPWR1

PHY

JL1

AUDIO1

PCI 1

PCI 2

GE PRO-M2

SPEAKER1

COM1

IR1

AMR1

1920

3 5

214

CPU_FAN1

mPGA478B

SiS

533/333

DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

IDE1

DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

24.4cm (9.6 in)

Chipset

5.1CH

PANEL1

CHA_FAN1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

IDE2

AGP1

CMOS

Battery

CLRCMOS1

FLOPPY1

SiS

962L

USB45

151617

1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2)

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)

Chapter 2 Installation

GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 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.

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 dissipation. 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 the CPU fan and heatsink vendors.

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.

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.

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 2 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on GE Pro-HT or GE Pro-M2 motherboard. PCI slots: The PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit

PCI interface.

AMR slot: The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with

v.92 Modem functionality.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is AGP 2.0 compliant and supports a 4X / 2X / 1X AGP

card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the inserted graphics card.

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 screws

for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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

(see p.7/p.8 item 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

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

power supply.

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

JR1(see p.7/p.8 item 24) JL1(see p.7/p.8 item 25)

JR1 JL1 JR1 JL1

fig. 1 fig. 2

Note: When you connect speakers in back panel and front panel at the same time,

1. If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short (see fig. 1), both front panel and rear panel audio connectors can work.

2. If both jumper caps on JL1 and JR1 are removed (see fig. 2), only front panel audio works.

However, it requires your front panel to support the function.

Clear CMOS

CLRCMOS1

(see p.7/p.8 item 16)

solder points

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, then short the solder points for more than 3 seconds by using metal material, e.g., a paper clip.

IDE2

PIN1

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.7/p.8 item 15)

Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1.

Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.7/p.8 item 7) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7/p.8 item 8)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

Red marking

PIN1

Connect this end

IDE1

to the motherboard

BLUE

Connect this end to the IDE devices

BLACK

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).

DUMMY

GND

USB_PWR

P+4

P+5

USB_PWR

P-4

panel are not sufficient, this

P-5

USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0

USB 2.0 header ASRock I/OTM provides 4

(9-pin USB45) default USB 2.0 ports. If those (see p.7/p.8 item 12) USB 2.0 ports on the rear

ports.

AUX1

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

GND

IRRX

AUX-R

CD-R

GND

AUX-L

CD-L

CD1

Infrared module connector This connector supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.7/p.8 item 18) 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.7/p.8 item 26) from sound sources such as (AUX1: see p.7/p.8 item 27) a CD-ROM, DVD/ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

BACKOUT-R

GND

AUD-OUT-R

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT-L

control of audio devices.

Front panel audio connector This is an interface for front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.7/p.8 item 23) convenient connection and

System panel connector This connector accommo-

(9-pin PANEL1) dates several system front (see p.7/p.8 item 14) panel functions.

External speaker connector This connector allows you

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) to attach to an external (see p.7/p.8 item 17) speaker.

Chassis fan connector Connect the fan cable to the

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) connector matching the black

+5V

SPEAKER

DUMMY

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

(see p.7/p.8 item 13) wire to the ground pin.

CPU fan connector Connect the fan cable to the

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) connector matching the black

CPU_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

(see p.7/p.8 item 4) wire to the ground pin.

ATX power connector Connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to the connector.

(see p.7/p.8 item 29)

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

Serial port connector This COM1 header supports

(9-pin COM1) a serial port module.

(see p.7/p.8 item 20)

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.

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> Loads all the setup items to default value <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

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY -VERSION 3.31a

Security

Jul

20:07:40

GE PRO-HT BIOS P1.00 Pentium (R) 4 CPU

2100 MHz 512 KB F23/08 224 MB+ 32 MBShare Memory 256 MB/ 333 MHz None

:Select Item :Select Menu

Power

17 2003 Thu

+/-: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.

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:

On On Auto On Auto

Select howto set the parameters ofdrive,

Or Select [AUTO]to set all HDDparameters automatically.

Auto

To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main menu and press <Enter> to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among “Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. Below are the configuration options.

[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.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI 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 21.

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. Please 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.

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 CPU HostFrequency

Actual Frequency CPU RatioSelection SDRAM Frequency Hyper-Threading Technology

Chipset Configuration Resource

Configuration

Peripheral

Configuration

System HardwareMonitor

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY -VERSION 3.31a

Security

Power

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.

CPU Host Frequency:

This shows current CPU host frequency of the installed motherboard.

CPU Ratio Selection:

CPU Ratio is the multiple that times the front side 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 will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

Hyper-Threading Technology (for GE Pro-HT only):

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 [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.

Chipset Configuration:

Advanced

Chipset Configuration

AGPAperture Size Onboard VGAShare Memory

USB Controller USB DeviceLegacy Support

DRAM CAS#Latency

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64MB

32MB

Enabled Disabled

Auto

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[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to select the size of mapped memory for graphics data.

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range

used for graphics memory. It is recommended to 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 [Disabled] if 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.

DRAM CAS# Latency:

This parameter controls the latency between the read command and the time the data available.

Resource Configuration:

Advanced

Resource Configuration

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary GraphicsAdapter

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[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance.

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Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

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: This allows you to select [PCI], [Add-on AGP],

or [OnBoard VGA] as the primary graphics adapter.

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

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Auto

Auto Disabled Auto ECP+EPP EPP 1.9 Auto N/A Disabled 5 200h Both Enabled Auto Auto

: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: You may select [Auto] or [Disabled] for this onboard

infrared port feature.

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. 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”.

OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [330], [300], [310], [320]. Midi IRQ Select: Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [3], [4],

[5], [7], [10], [11].

OnBoard Game Port: Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [200h], [208h], .

OnBoard IDE: You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary

IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

OnBoard LAN: This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature. OnBoard AC’97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for the onboard

AC’97 Audio feature.

OnBoard MC’97 Modem: Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the 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.

Advanced

System Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature M/B

Temperature CPU FanSpeed Chassis FanSpeed Vcore

+ 3.30V + 5.00V +12.00V

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0RPM

1.728 V

3.312 V

4.975 V

12.167 V

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Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save &Exit

2. Security Setup Menu

Advanced

Main

Supervisor Password User Password

Set Supervisor Password Set User Password

Password Check

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Security

Clear Clear

[ Enter ]

Setup

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Power

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to set the supervisor password.

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.

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

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Power

Disabled

Power Off

Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Every Day 12 30 00

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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.

4. Boot Setup Menu

Advanced

Main

Quick BootMode Boot UpNum-Lock Boot To OS/2

Boot DevicePriority

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Enabled

On 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: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping

memory retestings.

Boot Up Num-Lock: If this is enabled, it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

Boot To OS/2: Select [Yes] will enable 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 ]

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Power

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Boot

Exit

Sub-Menu

[ Setup Help ]

Exits and saves the changestoCMOSRAM

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.

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 and all changes are discarded.

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