ASROCK H55 PRO User Manual [fr]

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 TPM Header (TPM1) 2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 22 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 3 1156-Pin CPU Socket 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Orange)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Blue) 25 Power LED Header (PLED1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, White) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 28 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (FRONT_1394, Red) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 9 SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_1, Red) 30 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2_3, Red) 31 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_4_5, Red) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 32 Front Panel Audio Header 13 Intel H55 Chipset (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 14 Chassis Speaker Header 33 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
(SPEAKER 1, Purple) 34 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, White) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 18 16Mb SPI Flash 38 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 19 Dr. Debug 39 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 40 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 Microphone (Pink) 3 USB 2.0 Port (USB6) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 4 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
6 Side Speaker (Gray) 15 Powered eSA T AII/USB Connector 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port 8 Central / Bass (Orange) 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 9 Line In (Light Blue) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
LAN Port LED Indications
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port
** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -­4VV---­6 VVV-­8 VVVV
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to
select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your change. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side
on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click “OK” to save your change.
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1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock H55 Pro 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 a nd step-by-ste p installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be f ound 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 Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock H55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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SpecificationsSpecifications
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SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm
- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 and Pentium® G6950
Processors in LGA1156 Package
- Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Intel® H55
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Te chnology (see CAUTION 3)
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) (see CAUTION 5)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s)
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)
- 2 x PCI slots
- Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX (see CAUTION 6)
Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL81 11DL
- 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 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connector
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
Connector - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 1 x TPM header
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
- 1 x Power LED header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 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)
- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)
Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- 1 x Power Switch with LED
- 1 x Reset Switch with LED
BIOS Feature - 16Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12)
- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)
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- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 16)
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- CASE OPEN detection
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
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/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 17)
* 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. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 51 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 32 for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5. For those CPU that only support up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is supported through overclocking.
6. If you use PCIE3 slot or IDE port, PCIE4 slot will work at x2 bandwidth. In this situation, CrossFireXTM function will not work.
7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.
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8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 37 of “User M a nual” 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® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
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/feature/OCTuner/index.htm
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/feature/IES/index.html
12. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar­ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
13. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve­nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.
14. 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.
15. 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 a nd the he atsink when you install the PC syste m.
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16. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt two
different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can be used.
17. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by
European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.
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Graphics Card Support List Graphics Card Support List
Graphics Card Support List
Graphics Card Support List Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit)
Chipset Model Name Chipset Name Driver Vendor ATI
* The graphics cards with * mark are supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Radeon HD 2600PRO Catalyst 9.1 Gigabyte GV -RX26T256HP-B Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1 ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A RADEON HD 4350 Catalyst 9.1 ASUS EAH4870X2/HDTI/2G * RADEON HD 4870X2 Catalyst 9.1
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InstallationInstallation
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InstallationInstallation
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-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.
2.12.1
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
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CPU InstallationCPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1156-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.
1156-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 1156-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear re­tention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open posi-
tion at approxi mately 135 degrees .
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open posi-
tion at approxi mately 100 degrees .
Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick a nd Pla ce Cap).
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 3. Insert the 1 156-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
black line
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Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat
Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two ori­entation key notches.
orientation key notch
Pin1
orientation key notch
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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
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Step 3-3. Carefully pla ce the CPU into the socket
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 3-4. V erify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.
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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.22.2
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
For proper installation, plea se kindly refer to the instruction ma nuals of your CPU fan a nd heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1156-Pin CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of
IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 39).
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.
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip­type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; white slots; see p.2 No.5), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1
(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) - Populated - Populated (2)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (2), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory T echnology.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. Please install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_B1) for the first priority.
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Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining cli ps outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the bre a k
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
sna p back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 4 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 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function.
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.
2. In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 slot will work at x16 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.
3. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
4. If you use PCIE3 slot or IDE port, PCIE4 slot will work at x2 bandwidth. In this situation, CrossFireXTM function will not work.
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Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in
a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireX check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.
2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup
2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup
2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup
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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
3. If you use PCIE3 slot or IDE port, PCIE4 slot will work at x2 bandwidth. In this situation, CrossFireXTM function will not work.
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Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon
graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on
CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)
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Step 2. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics
card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)
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2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup
2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup
2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2. Remove the A TITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your syste m.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this
utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.
Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.
For Windows® XP OS:
A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed
in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for details.
For Windows® VistaTM OS:
Install the CA TALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website f or details.
Step 4. Restart your computer. Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.
Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select
“CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select the
option according to the total GPU number on the Radeon graphics cards.
Click “Apply”.
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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireX function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX
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Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireX
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* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details.
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2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature
2.6 Surround Display Feature
2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the extern al add-on PCI Express V GA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, plea se refer to the document at the f ollowing path in the Support CD:
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2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 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.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher sta ndby current provided by power
supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 17)
Clear CMOSDefault
Short Open
or USB wake up events.
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn of f the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper ca p to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However , please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear­CMOS action.
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!
FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 29)
the red-striped side to Pin1
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 15)
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to the motherboard
connect the black end to the IDE devices
80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
Note: Please refer to th e i n struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial A T AII Connectors These five Serial ATAII (SAT AII)
(SATAII_1: connectors support SATA data see p.2, No. 9) cables for internal storage (SAT AII_2_3: devices. The current SATAII see p.2, No. 10) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s (SAT AII_4_5: data transfer rate. see p.2, No. 1 1)
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SAT AII_4_5 SA T AII_2_3
Serial A TA (SA TA) Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power
(Optional) connector on each drive. Then
connect to the SAT A
HDD power connector
connect to the power supply
connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides seven default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 26) two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 27)
TPM Header This connector supports a
(19-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (see p.2 No. 21) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional
(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and (see p.2 No. 23) receiving infrared module.
Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports
(2-pin CI1) CASE OPEN detection feature (see p.2 No. 16) that detects if the chassis cover
has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
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Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 33) from sound sources such as
CD1
a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 32) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 24) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 14)
Power LED Header Please connect the chassis
(3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to (see p.2 No. 25) indicate system power status.
The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S1 state. The LED is off in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off).
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Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.2 No. 7) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 8)
(3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.2 No. 12)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 40)
CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match (see p.2 No. 39) the black wire to the ground pin.
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(24-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2, No. 6)
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
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20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation
ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V
(8-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2)
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Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
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IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394
(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one (see p.2 No. 28) IEEE 1394 header
(FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header cansupport one IEEE 1394 port.
Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial port module. (see p.2 No.30)
HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA (see p.2 No. 31) card, allows the system to
connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.
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HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)
(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
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HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card.
A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)
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2.9 Smart Switches
2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches
This motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values.
Power Switch Power Switch is a smart switch,
(PWRBTN) allowing users to quickly turn (see p.2 No. 22) on/off the system.
Reset Switch Reset Switch is a smart switch,
(RSTBTN) allowing users to quickly reset (see p.2 No. 20) the system.
Clear CMOS Switch Clear CMOS Switch is a smart
(CLRCBTN) switch, allowing users to quickly (see p.3 No. 17) clear the CMOS values
You are not allowed to use Clear CMOS switch function if you set up the system password. If you want to clear the CMOS values, please clean your system password in advance or refer to page 21 “Clear CMOS jumper” description instead.
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2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug
2.10 Dr. Debug
2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug
Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.
The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before system memory is available. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the BIOS:
Checkpoint Description
Before D1 Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done
D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power
D0 Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock
D2 Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing
D3 If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do
D4 Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack. D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control
D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if
D7 Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface
D8 The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is
D9 Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS
DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST
including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.
management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS.
checksum.
module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.
memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization. Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.
is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.
BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.
module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine whether to execute serial flash.
stored in memory.
into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow area s but closing SMRAM.
(ExecutePOSTKernel).
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The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:
Checkpoint Description
03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers.
Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel V ari able “wCMOSFlags.”
04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and
CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A. Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system
05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt
vector table.
06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the
POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt. Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”
08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the
keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of
KB/MS using AMI KB-5. C0 Early CPU Init Start — Disable Cache - Init Local APIC C1 Set up boot strap proccessor Information C2 Set up boot strap proccessor for POST C5 Enumerate and set up application proccessors C6 Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor C7 Early CPU Init Exit 0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. 0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse. 0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port. 0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel
Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets
control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent
logo modules. 13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers. 24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. 30 Initialize System Management Interrupt. 2A Initializes different devices through DIM.
See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. 2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter
installed in the system that have optional ROMs. 2E Initializes all the output devices. 31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM
module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.
Activate ADM module.
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33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text
information.
37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and
any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC
keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in
CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,
EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an
adjustment in system RAM size if needed. 52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.
Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory. 60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. 75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection. 78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. 7A Initializes remaining option ROMs. 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam. 84 Log errors encountered during POST. 85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. 8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt. A0 Check boot password if installed. A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS. A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill
the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ
Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system
configuration display if needed. A4 Initialize runtime language module. A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s
before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s. A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values. A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM
module. AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot. AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers. B1 Save system context for ACPI. 00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).
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