ASROCK IMB-148 User Manual

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IMB-148

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2014

Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Version 1.0

Published January 2014

Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Copyright Notice:

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may cause undesired operation.

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perchlorate”

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Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................... 5

1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5

1.2 Specications ................................................................. 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 8

1.4 I/O Panel ........................................................................ 10

2 Installation ......................................................... 11

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 11

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 11

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

2.4 Expansion Slots ............................................................ 13

2.5 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 14

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 16

2.7 Driver Installation Guide ............................................ 21

3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ......................................... 22

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 22

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 22

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 23

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 23

3.3 Advanced Screen ........................................................... 24

3.3.1 CPU Conguration ............................................... 25

3.3.2 Chipset Conguration........................................... 26

3.3.3 Storage Conguration .......................................... 27

3.3.4 Super IO Conguration ........................................ 28

3.3.5 ACPI Conguration............................................... 29

3.3.6 USB Conguration ............................................... 30

3.3.7 Voltage Conguration ........................................... 31

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 32

3.5 Boot Screen ................................................................... 33

3.6 Security Screen ............................................................. 34

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 35

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4 Software Support .............................................. 36

4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 36

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 36

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 36

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 36

4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 36

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 36

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock IMB-148 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.

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

by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conguration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-

tice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated version

will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may nd

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 specic information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock IMB-148 Motherboard

(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)

ASRock IMB-148 Driver CD

ASRock IMB-148 Jumper Setting Instruction

1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specications

Form
Factor

Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in)

Processor
System

CPU

Intel® AtomTM CedarView Processor D2550

Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Core
Number

2

Max Speed D2550: 1.86 GHz
Cache 1MB
Chipset NM10
BIOS UEFI

Expansion
Slot

PCI 0
Mini-PCIe 1 (half size) PCIe only
mSATA 0
PCIe 1 (x1)
CFast Card

Socket

0

Memory

Technology Single Channel DDR3 800/1066 MHz SDRAM
Max. 4GB
Socket 2 x SODIMM

Graphics

Controller

Intel® PowerVR SGX545, Support DirectX9

compliant Pixel Shader v3.0 and OGL 3.0
VRAM Shared Memory
VGA Supports max. resolution 1920 x 1200

LVDS

Single channel 24-bit, max resolution 1440x900

@ 60Hz
HDMI 1
DVI No
DisplayPort No
MultiDisplay Yes (Dual Display)

Ethernet

Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller GbE LAN Realtek
Connector 1 x RJ-45

SATA

Max Data
Transfer
Rate

SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)

Rear I/O

VGA 1
DVI 0
HDMI 1

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DisplayPort 0
Ethernet 1
USB 4 x USB 2.0
Audio 2 (Mic-In, Line-Out)
Serial 0
PS/2 0

Internal
Connector

USB 4 x USB 2.0
LVDS/
Inverter

1/1

VGA 1 (shared with rear I/O VGA)
Serial 4 (RS-232)
SATA 2 x SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)
mPCIe 1
Parallel 1
mSATA 0
IrDA 0
GPIO 8-bit 4 in / 4 out
SATA PWR
Output Con

1

Speaker
Header

1

Watchdog
Timer

Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 Segments, 0,1,2…255 Sec/Min

Power
Requirements

Input PWR 9~19V DC-In (DC-Jack or 2-pin PWR Con)

Power On

AT/ATX Supported

-AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready

-ATX : Press button to PWR on after power
input ready

Environment Temperature 0ºC – 60ºC

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

PCIE1

PANEL 1

HDLED RE SET

PLED PWR BTN

1

BIO S

Chi p

CLRCMOS1

1

CPU_FA N1

IM B -148

PWR_JP 1

1

LVDS1

17.0cm (6.7 in)

17.0cm (6.7 in)

1 2

4

5

6

7

8

9

12

13

14

15

16

20 19

18

17

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

PWR_C OM1

PWR_C OM6

PWR_C OM3

PWR_C OM4

10

11

3

SPEAKER 1

1

28

29

31

30

DC_CTL 1

1

DC_JA CK1

USB 2. 0
T: US B1
B: USB 0

LAN1

VGA1

USB 2. 0
T: US B3
B: USB 2

HDMI 1

Line O ut

Mic In

UPS_I N1

INT_D C1

SATA_PWR 1

VGA2

1

CI1

1

CI2

1

mi n i-PCIe

1

HD_A UDIO1

BUZ Z1

1

TPM1

1

COM3

1

COM4

1

COM1

1

COM6

1

LPT1

1

USB6_ 71USB4_ 5

1

JGPIO1

1

1

BLT_CTL 1

BLT_PWM 2

BLT_PWM 1

1

1

BKT_PW R1

1

PNL_PW R1

JGPIO_P W1

1

SPDIF 1

1

CPU_ FA N2

SATA2_1 SATA2_2

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1 : 2-pin ATX Power Input/Output Connector

2 : 2-pin UPS Module Power Input Connector

3 : Input Power Setting (DC_CTL1)

4 : SATA Power Output Connector

5 : Backlight Control Level (VBIOS) (BLT_PWM1)

6 : LVDS Panel Connector

7 : Backlight Control (PWM) (BLT_PWM2)

8 : Panel Brightness Control (BLT_CTL1)

9 : Backlight Power Selection (BKT_PWR1)

10 : Panel Power Selection (PNL_PWR1)

11 :

3-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)

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:

4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)

13 : Digital Input / Output Power Selection

14 : Digital Input / Output Pin Header

15 :

System Panel Header

16 :

USB2.0 Headers (USB4_5, USB6_7)

17 :

RS-232 Port 4 Pin Header (COM1)

18 :

RS-232 Port 4 Pin Header (COM6)

19 : RS-232 Port 4 Pin Header (COM4)

20 : RS-232 Port 4 Pin Header (COM3)

21 :

Printer Port Header

22 : TPM Header

23 : COM Port Power Control (PWR_COM1, PWR_COM6, PWR_COM3,

PWR_COM4)

24 : SPDIF Header

25 :

Front Panel Audio Header

26 : ATX/AT Mode Selection

27 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer

28 : Chassis Intrusion Headers

(CI1, CI2)

29 : Clear CMOS Header

30 : SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_1, SATA2_2)

31 : VGA Connector

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1.4 I/O Panel

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED

indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Off 100Mbps connection

On Link Orange 1Gbps connection

1 DC Jack (DC_JACK1)

2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB0_1)

* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)

4 VGA Port (VGA1)

5 USB 2.0 Ports (USB2_3)

6 HDMI Port (HDMI1)

7 Line out (Lime)

8 Microphone (Pink)

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

LAN Port

1

2

4

3

5

6

7

8

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Chapter 2: Installation

This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you

install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the

motherboard ts 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 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.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM

slots.

Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the

break on the slot.

The DIMM only ts 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 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both

ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express and mini-PCIe Slots)

There is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCIe slot on this motherboard.

PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

mini-PCIe slot:

MINI_PCIE2 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini

cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the 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 rmly 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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2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustrati on 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

Clear CMOS Jumper

(3-pin CLRCMOS1)

(see p.8, No. 29)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the

system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug

the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a

jumper cap to short 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 nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up

the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default prole and MAC

address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

Backlight Control Level (VBIOS)

1-2 : +3V

(CON_LBKLT_CTL)

2-3 : +5V

(3-pin BLT_PWM1)

(see p.8, No. 5)

Backlight Control (PWM)

1-2 : PWM Control (in BIOS)

(2-pin BLT_PWM2)

(see p.8, No. 7)

Panel Brightness Control

(8-pin BLT_CLT1)

(see p.8, No. 8)

Clear CMOSDefault

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PIN Signal Name

1 CON_LBKLT_EN

2 CON_LBKLT_CTL

3 LCD_BLT_VCC

4 LCD_BLT_VCC

5 GND

6 GND

7 GPIO_BLT_UP

8 GPIO_BLT_DW

1

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Digital Input / Output Power Select 1-2 : +12V

(3-pin JGPIO_PWR1)

2-3 : +5V

(see p.8, No. 13)

Input Power Setting

Power Input Voltage > +12V: Short

(2-pin DC_CTL1)

Power Input Voltage ≤ +12V: Open

(see p.8, No. 3)

1

Panel Power Selection

(4-pin PNL_PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 10)

1

PIN Signal Name

1 +3.3V

2 NC

3 LCD_VCC

4 +12V

5 +5V

6 NC

Backlight Power Selection

(4-pin BKT_PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 9)

1

PIN Signal Name

1 +5V

2 NC

3 LCD_BLT_VCC

4 +Vin

5 +12V

6 NC

ATX/AT Mode

Selection 1-2 : AT Mode

(3-pin PWR_JP1)

2-3 : ATX Mode

(see p.8, No. 26)

3 2 1

COM Port Power Control

1-2 : +5V

(3-pin PWR_COM1, for COM1)

2-3 : +12V

(3-pin PWR_COM6, for COM6)

(3-pin PWR_COM3, for COM3)

(3-pin PWR_COM4, for COM4)

(see p.8, No. 23)

PWR_ COM 11PWR_ COM 6

PWR_ COM 3

PWR_ COM 4

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2.6 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!

LVDS Panel Connector

(40-pin LVDS1)

(see p.8, No. 6)

UPS Module Power Input Connector

(2-pin UPS_IN1)

(see p.8, No. 2)

Digital Input / Output Pin Header

(10-pin JGPIO1)

(see p.8, No. 14)

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40

2

ATX Power Input/Output Connector

(2-pin INT_DC1)

(see p.8, No. 1)

PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name

10 GND 9 JGPIO_PWR1

8 SIO_GP3 7 SIO_GP7

6 SIO_GP2 5 SIO_GP6

4 SIO_GP1 3 SIO_GP5

2 SIO_GP0 1 SIO_GP4

PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name

2 LCD_VCC 1 LCD_VCC

4 LDDC_CLK 3 +3V

6 LVDS_A_DATA0# 5 LDDC_DATA

8 GND 7 LVDS_A_DATA0

10 LVDS_A_DATA1 9 LVDS_A_DATA1#

12 LVDS_A_DATA2# 11 GND

14 GND 13 LVDS_A_DATA2

16 LVDS_A_DATA3 15 LVDS_A_DATA3#

18 LVDS_A_CLK# 17 GND

20 GND 19 LVDS_A_CLK

22 LVDS_B_DATA0 21 LVDS_B_DATA0#

24 LVDS_B_DATA1# 23 GND

26 GND 25 LVDS_B_DATA1

28 LVDS_B_DATA2 27 LVDS_B_DATA2#

30 LVDS_B_DATA3# 29 DPLVDD_EN

32 GND 31 LVDS_B_DATA3

34 LVDS_B_CLK 33 LVDS_B_CLK#

36 CON_LBKLT_EN 35 GND

38 LCD_BLT_VCC 37 CON_LBKLT_CTL

40 LCD_BLT_VCC 39 LCD_BLT_VCC

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RS-232 Port 4 Pin Headers

(9-pin COM1: see p.8, No. 17)

(9-pin COM6: see p.8, No. 18)

(9-pin COM3: see p.8, No. 20)

(9-pin COM4: see p.8, No. 19)

CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

cable to the connector and

(see p.8 No. 12)

match the black wire to the

ground pin.

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

SATA Power Output Connector

(SATA_PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 4)

GND

+12V
CPU_ FA N _SPEE D
FAN _S PE ED_CO NT RO L

SPDIF Header

(2-pin SPDIF1: see p.8, No. 24)

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)

(see p.8 No. 11)

GND

+

12 V

CP U_ FAN_ S P EED

SP DI FO UT

GN D

1

GND

DDCD#1

TTXD 1

RRT S# 1

DDTR#

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

1

RRXD

NC/+5V/+1 2V

GND

DDCD#1

TTXD 1

RRT S# 1

DDTR#

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

1

RRXD

NC/+5V/+1 2V

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Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the

chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the

positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure

the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset

switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a

normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED

is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-

tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep

state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED

is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly

consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,

speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this

header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are

matched correctly.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1)

several system front panel

(see p.8, No. 15)

functions.

SATA2 Connectors These two Serial ATA2 (SATA2)

(SATA2_1/SATA2_2:

connectors support SATA data

see p.8, No. 30)

cables for internal storage

devices. The current SATA2

interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s

data transfer rate.

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PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name

1 RED 2 GND

3 GRN 4 GND

5 BLUE 6 GND

7 HSYNC 8 VSYNC

9 DDC_CLK 10 DDC_DATA

VGA Connector

(10-pin VGA2: see p.8, No. 31)

GND

RESET#

PWRBTN#

PLED-

PLED+

GND

HDLED-

HDLED+

1

GND

SATA2_1

SATA2_2

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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB4_5/USB6_7:

ports on the I/O panel, there

see p.8, No. 16)

are two USB 2.0 headers on

this motherboard. Each

USB 2.0 header can support

two USB 2.0 ports.

Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports

(2-pin CI1/CI2: see p.8, No. 28)

CASE OPEN detection feature

that detects if the chassis cover

has been removed. This feature

requires a chassis with chassis

intrusion detection design.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

panel audio cable that allows

(see p.8 No. 25)

convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

J_SENSE

OUT2_L

1

MIC_RET

PRESENCE#

GND

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

OUT_RET

TPM Header This connector supports a

(17-pin TPM1)

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

(

see p.8, No. 22)

system, which can

securely store keys, digital

certicates, passwords, and

data. A TPM system also helps

enhance network security,

protects digital identities, and

ensures platform integrity.

1

GND

GND

S_P WR DW N#

LAD 2

SMB _C LK _M AIN

PCI CL K

PCI RS T#

LAD 3

+3V

LAD 0

GND

FRA ME

SMB _D AT A_ MAI N

LAD 1

SER IR Q#

GND

+3V SB

48M Hz

+5V

3W Audio Amp Output Wafer

(4-pin SPEAKER1)

(see p.8, No. 27)

PIN Signal Name

1 SPK L-

2 SPK L+

3 SPK R+

4 SPK R-

1

DUMMY

GND GND

+B

-B

+A

-A

USB_P WR

USB_P WR

1

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Print Port Header This is an interface for print

(25-pin LPT1)

port cable that allows

(see p.8, No. 21)

convenient connection of printer

devices.

1

AFD #

ERR OR #

PIN IT #

GND

SLI N#

STB #

SPD 0

SPD 1

SPD 2

SPD 3

SPD 4

SPD 5

SPD 6

SPD 7

ACK #

BUS Y

PE

SLC T

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2.7 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical

drive rst. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and

listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to

install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

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Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your

system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You

may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press

<F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP

UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by

pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system

chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the

following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference

purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on

your screen.

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information

Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features

H/W Monitor To display current hardware status

Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features

Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu

bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the

mouse to click your required item.

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

/ Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Enter> To bring up the selected screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F7> Discard changes

<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

<F12> Print screen

<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display

the system overview.

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Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

3.3 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Congu-

ration, Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, Super IO Conguration, ACPI

Conguration, USB Conguration and Voltage Conguration.

Instant Flash

Instant Flash is a UEFI ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve-

nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering

operating systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool

and save the new UEFI le to your USB ash drive, oppy disk or hard

drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar-

ing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash utility. Please

be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le

system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI

les and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI le to update

your UEFI, and reboot your system after UEFI update process completes.

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3.3.1 CPU Conguration

Intel Hyper Threading Technology

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

sor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system

that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows

®

7 / XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® 7 / XP.

No-Excute Memory Protection

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

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

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

software to execute code.

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3.3.2 Chipset Conguration

LVDS Panel Type Selection

Use this to select panel type for LVDS. The default value is [Disabled].

Display Boot Type

This allows you to select the boot graphic adapter priority. The default

value is [VBIOS Default].

ACPI HPET Table

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

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

erboard to submit Windows® certication.

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.

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature.

Front Panel

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

Onboard LAN1

This allows you to enable or disable the “Onboard LAN1” feature.

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3.3.3 Storage Conguration

SATA Mode

Use this to select SATA mode. Conguration options: [IDE], [AHCI] and

[Disabled]. The default value is [IDE].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ

and other new features that will improve SATA disk perfor-

mance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-

sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]

and [Enabled].

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3.3.4 Super IO Conguration

COM1 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM1.

COM3 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM3.

COM4 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM4.

COM6 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM6.

LPT1 Port Conguration

Use this set parameters of the onboard parallel port.

WDT Timeout Reset

This allows users to enable/disable the Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset

system. The default value is [Disabled].

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3.3.5 ACPI Conguration

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

S3 Video Repost

Use this to enable/disable S3 Video Repost. The default value is [Enabled].

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Onboard LAN Power On

Use this item to enable or disable onboard LAN to power on the system.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the

system.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the

system.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system.

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3.3.6 USB Conguration

USB 2.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are two

conguration options: [Enabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value

is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these op-

tions:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI

setup and Windows / Linux OS.

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3.3.7 Voltage Conguration

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

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3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU

fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

CPU_FAN1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set CPU_FAN1 & 2’s speed. Conguration options: [Full

On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].

Case Open Feature

This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The

default is value [Disabled].

Clear Status

This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this

option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

65535(0XFFFF) means indenite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is

[Disabled].

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

3.5 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to cong-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

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3.6 Security Screen

In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/user password for the

system.

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3.7 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

conguration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard

changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard

changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used

for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the

available lesystem devices.

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Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary,

use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer 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’s 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 le “ASRSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to

display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available device’s 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 application software that the motherboard sup-

ports. Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re

welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may con-

tact your dealer for further information.