ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi User Manual

K10N750SLI-WiFi

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published March 2008

Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® Vista

Premium 2008 and Basic Logo .................................................. 10

1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode ............. 11

1.5 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 12

1.6 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O ........................................................... 13

1.7 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ........................... 14

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 15

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 16

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ......................................... 16

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 17

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots) .................................. 19

2.5 SLITM Operation Guide ............................................................... 21

2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 26

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 27

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 33

2.9 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................... 34

2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 37

2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 38

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and

eSATAII Devices ......................................................................... 39

2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 40

2.14 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 42

2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 42

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

With RAID Functions ................................................................. 44

2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

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64-bit

Functions ...................................................................... 42

Functions ...................................................................... 43

Functions ...................................................................... 44

Functions ...................................................................... 45

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64-bit Without RAID

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2.17 DTS Operation Guide ................................................................. 46

2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 48

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 49

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 50

3.3 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 51

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 64

3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 65

3.6 Security Screen ......................................................................... 66

3.7 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 67

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 68

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 68

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 49

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 50

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 51

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 56

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 58

3.3.4 IDE Configuration............................................................. 59

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 61

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 62

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 62

3.3.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 63

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 65

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 68

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... ................ 68

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 68

4.2.4 Contact Information .......................................................... 68

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-

livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment 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 configuration

guide to BIOS setup and information of 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

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

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ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm)

ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi Quick Installation Guide
ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi Support CD
ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide

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Motherboard Accessories

One ASRock SLI Bridge

One ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable

One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)

One “ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield

WiFi Accessories

One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module

One Antenna

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design

CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom

FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon

X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA

®

nForce 750a SLI

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

(green @ x16 mode, blue @ x8 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 3 x PCI slots

- Supports NVIDIA® SLI

- Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

TM

(see CAUTION 6)

TM

®

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with

(see CAUTION 7)

Content Protection

- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec)

- DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (see CAUTION 8)

LAN - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module

- 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b

- Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and

Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode)

Rear Panel I/O ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x eSATAII Port

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- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)

Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 10)

- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII
connector) (see CAUTION 11)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x IEEE 1394 header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- SLI/XFIRE power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 12)

- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 13)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 15)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 17)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 18 )

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Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

OS - Microsoft

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Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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

WA R NING

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 third-

party 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.

CAUTION!

1. If you install AM2 CPU on this motherbord, the system bus speed will be

HT1.0 (2000 MT/s). If you install AM2+ CPU on this motherbord, the system

bus speed will be HT3.0 (up to 5200 MT/s), and the HT Link frequency

depends on the ability of the AM2+ CPU you adopt. Please refer to the CPU

support list on our website for more information.

ASRock website

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 48 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 17 for proper

installation.

4. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+

CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this

motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for

the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP

and Windows

64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. This motherboard supports NVIDIA

TM

function, please follow the instructions on page 21 to reverse the

SLI

direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. For the information of the com-

patible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported

PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

http://www.asrock.com

http://www.asrock.com

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VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® Vista

®

SLITM technology. If you want to use

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Mode” on page 11. For the proper

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installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide

on page 19.

7. Hybrid SLITM feature should depend on the driver from NVIDIA®. Currently,

Hybrid SLI

TM

driver is not ready yet. As long as NVIDIA® releases Hybrid SLI

driver, we will update it to our website. Please visit our website for Hybrid

TM

SLI

driver and its operation guide in the future.

ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

8. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound

format. To enable DTS function, you need to adjust the settings after

audio driver installation. Please refer to “DTS Operation Guide” on page

46 for details.

9. 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 13 for

proper connection.

10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 37 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

directly.

11. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII

specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 34

for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

12. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows

®

VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

13. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or

WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network

(WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and

enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity.

14. 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

15. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intel-

ligent Energy Saver is one of the options in ASRock OC Tuner. The

voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve

efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to

provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without

sacrificing computing performance. To use Intelligent Energy Saver

function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the BIOS setup in

advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intel-

ligent Energy Saver. ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

16. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-

mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-

mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system

or damage the CPU.

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17. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the

motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it

back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal

grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC

system.

18. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology

for AM2 CPU. If you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory

performance will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the

AM2 CPU you adopt. Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU

reference clock. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for all

CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost func-

tion is enabled, it may not be applicative to your system. You may choose to

disable this function for keeping the stability of your system.

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

TMTM

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TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

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equirement T

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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and

plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow

below table for minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Sempron 2800+

Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)

512MB system memory (Basic)

VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver

with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)

with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)

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minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows

2008 logo.

VistaTM systems are required to meet above

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VistaTM Premium

1.41.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

1.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

1.41.4

Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only)

Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name

Vendor

NVIDIA

* These two cards can only work under Windows

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLI

please visit our website for details.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

ASUS EN8800GTX

ASUS EN8600GT/2DHT

ASUS EN7950GX2 *

ASUS EN7900GT TOP

ASUS EN7800GT

ASUS EN7600GSSILENT

ASUS EN7600GT/2DHT

ASUS EN6800LE

ASUS Extreme N6800/TD

ALBATRON PC6600GT

GIGABYTE GV-NX66256DP2

LEADTEK PX7900GS TDH

LEADTEK PX7300GS TDH *

MSI 7300GT-TD256EH

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XP / XP 64-bit OS.

TMTM

TM

TMTM

GeForce 8800GTX

GeForce 8600GT

GeForce 7950GX2

GeForce 7900GT

GeForce 7800GT

GeForce 7600GT

GeForce 7600GS

GeForce 6800LE

GeForce 6800

GeForce 6600GT

GeForce 6600

GeForce 7900GS

GeForce 7300GS

GeForce 7300GT

Mode Mode

Mode

Mode Mode

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1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

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6

5

8

7

22.4cm (8.8-in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2

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37

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30

29

PS2_USB_PW1

Coaxial

SPDIF

Optical

SPDIF

eSATAII_TOP

Bottom:

ESATAII

USB2.0

T:U SB 4

B:USB5

USB2.0

Top:

COM1

IEEE

T:U SB 2

1394

1

B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T:U SB 0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Top:

SIDESPK

Bottom:

CTRBASS

Center:

REARSPK

Bottom:

MICIN

Top:

LINEIN

Center:

FRONT

LAN
PHY

Gigabit LAN

PCI Express 2.0

Super

I/O

AUDIO
CODEC

7.1CH HD

CD1

HDMI_SPDIF1

1

1

HD_AUDIO1

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27

ATXPWR1

1

eSATAII

IR1

1

26

WIFI/E

PCIE1

SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

CMOS

BATTERY

FLOPPY1

ATX12V 1

K10N750SLI-WiFi

CPU_FAN1

PCIE2

PCIE3

PCI1

PCI2

RoHS

PCI3

24

25

CHA_FAN1

23

PCI

EXPRESS

FRONT_1394

11

SPEAKER1

1

1

22

SOCKET AM2

RAID

Dual Channel

750a SLI

Chipset

1394a

8Mb
BIOS

USB8_9

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

21

DDR2 800

FSB800

DDRII_2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

AM2+

FSB2.6GHz

NVIDIA
nForce

SATAII_2(PORT1)

SATAII_1(PORT0)

1

1

USB6_7

17

1920

18

FSB800

DDRII_3(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

1

CLRCMOS1

SATAII

SATAII_6(PORT5)

SATAII_5(PORT4)

SATAII_4(PORT3)

SATAII_3(PORT2)

DDRII_4(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

IDE1

9

30.5cm (12.0-in)

10

11

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16

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 20 SPI BIOS Chip
2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 22 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (FRONT_1394)
5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 23 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR 2 DIM M Sl ots 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 26 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header

8 2 x 240 -p in D DR 2 D IM M S lo ts (IR1)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 8 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
10 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI Chipset 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 31 PCI E xp re ss x1 6 S lo t ( PC IE 3, Blue)
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 32 SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot
14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 33 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White)
16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 35 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 36 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 37 COM Port Header (COM1)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)

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1.61.6

ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/OASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O

1.6

ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O

1.61.6

ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/OASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)
2 IEEE 1394 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

4 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 eSATAII Port
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 Optical SPDIF Out Port
7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

**8 Front Speaker (Lime) 16 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.

SPEED LED Activity/Link LED

Status Description Status Description

LAN Port LED Indications

1314

2

12

11

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

ACT/LINK

SPEED

LED

LED

Off 10Mbps connection Off No link

Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Linked

Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity

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 Conne ction

Audio Output ChannelsFront Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

(No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4)

2 V -- -- --

4 V -- -- V

6V--VV

8VVVV

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 “Mixer” tool on your system.

Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA

Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek

HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

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1.71.7

ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module SpecificationsASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications

1.7

ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications

1.71.7

ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module SpecificationsASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications

ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)

adapter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can

easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network

connectivity. Therefore, from anywhere within the signal range, you will be able to play

LAN games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet

phone calls easily.

Standard - IEEE 802.11g
Data Rate - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
Security - Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA
Network - Access Point mode (AP mode)
Architecture Type s - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode
Frequency Band - 2.4~2.5GHz
Operating Range - Indoor: 80ft (30m)

Outdoor: 200ft (60m)

* The range varies in different environments

Number of - up to 16 stations
Connected Devices
(AP Mode)
Antenna - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna
LED - Green data transmission (AIR) LED
Support OS - Windows
Compatibility - Full compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard products
Software Support - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard

®

XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

If you want to start to use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please
carefully read “ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide” in the package for

the detailed introduction and operation procedures. You can also read the document in

the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD:

..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista _XP64_XP

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

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.

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.

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 anti-

static 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.

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2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

o

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

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.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner

Small Triangle

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

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

STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 4). For proper

installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan

and the heatsink.

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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 DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)

DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots;
see p.12 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and

DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.12 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology

can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for
dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four

slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)

(1) Populated Populated - -

(2) - - Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil-

ity 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

yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots

(DDRII_3 and DDRII_4).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed

in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to acti-

vate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual

Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1

and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory

Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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 clips outward.

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

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane

width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock

PCIE_DE card.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support

SLITM function.

PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards,

such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install PCI

Express graphics cards to support SLITM function.

PCIE2 / PCIE3 / SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot

Configurations

PCIE2 Slot PCIE3 Slot SLI/XFire Switch Card
(Green) (Blue) Retention Slot

Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 PCIE x1

Dual Graphics Cards PCIE x8 PCIE x8

TM

in SLI

Mode

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1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this

motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green). In this mode,

you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire

Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire

Switch Card when it is still in working condition.

2. For the information of the compatible SLI

cards and SLI

PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI

Operation Guide” on page 21.

3. If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard,

please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE1 slot.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

TM

setup procedures, please refer to the “Supported

TM

Mode PCI Express VGA

TM

Mode” on page 11 and “SLI

TM

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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TMTM

TM

2.5 SLI2.5 SLI

2.5 SLI

2.5 SLI2.5 SLI

TMTM

Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows

you to install two identical NVIDIA® SLI

TM

enabled PCI Express x16 graphics

cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP, XP 64-bit, Vista

and VistaTM 64-bit OS. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.

TM

SLI

Technology Requirements

1. You should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA

certified.

2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA

technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA® website

(www.nvidia.com).

3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the

minimum power required by your system.

TMTM

TM

Enjoy the benefit of SLIEnjoy the benefit of SLI

Enjoy the benefit of SLI

Enjoy the benefit of SLIEnjoy the benefit of SLI

TMTM

®

SLI

®

TM

Step 1. There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this

motherboard. This card served as a switch between the default mode (x16)

and SLI mode (x8 / x8). ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is factory-mounted

with its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot base.

TM

Step 2. To change it to SLI Mode, you need to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/

XFire Switch Card. Please simultaneously pull open both the retention arms

that hold the card in position. The card itself will spring away from the

retention slot. Take it out gently by holding its edges, and keep away from

touching the connectors (Golden Fingers).

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Step 3. Reverse the card direction so as to have the “X8 / X8 MODE” wording side

toward the retention slot base. Insert the card into the bottom of the base.

Step 4. Push the card down into the retention slot till both the retention arms firmly

hold the card into position. Also, keep away from touching the connectors

(Golden Fingers).

Step 5. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified be-

cause different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even

the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE2

slot and another graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are

properly seated on the slots.

Step 6. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics

cards.

Step 7. Align and insert the SLI Bridge to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make

sure that the SLI Bridge is firmly in place.

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Step 8. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the monitor connector and the DVI

connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot.

Step 9. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector.

Step 10. Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the

Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView

system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-

GPU feature.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

A. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows

®

taskbar.

B. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Ma n ager, and then

click nView Properties.

C. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop

Management tab.

D. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box.

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E. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click
Advanced.

F. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab.

G. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI
multi-GPU item.

H. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box.
I. Click OK when done.

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For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar.

B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA

Corporation.

C. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab.

D. Select Control Panel tab.

E. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI configuration, and then click

Apply.

* SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used

only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

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2.62.6

2_3

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.6

Jumpers Setup

2.62.6

Jumpers SetupJumpers 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

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.12, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

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

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.12, No. 11)

1_2

Default

Clear CMOS

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 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 finish

updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down

before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 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!

•

Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.12, No. 25)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

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.12, No. 9)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

ID E1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATA II Connectors These six Serial ATAII

(SATAII_1 (PORT0): (SATAII) connectors support

see p.12, No. 17) SATA data cables for internal

(SATAII_2 (PORT1): storage devices. The current

see p.12, No. 14) SATAII interface allows up to

(SATAII_3 (PORT2): 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

see p.12, No. 16)

(SATAII_4 (PORT3):

see p.12, No. 15)

(SATAII_5 (PORT4):

see p.12, No. 13)

(SATAII_6 (PORT5):

see p.12, No. 12)

SATAII_6 (PORT5) connector can be used for internal storage device

or be connected to eSATAII connector to support eSATAII device.

Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 34 for details

about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

SATAII_6 (PORT5)

SATAII_5 (PORT4)

SATAII_2 (PORT1)

SATAII_4 (PORT3)

SATAII_3 (PORT2)

SATAII_1 (PORT0)

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eSATAII Connector This eSATAII connector

(eSATAII_TOP: see p.12, No. 38) supports SATA data cable for

external SATAII function. The

current eSATAII interface

eSATAII_TOP

allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data

transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) 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.

You can also use the SATA data

cable to connect SATAII_6

(PORT5) connector and eSATAII

connector.

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 SATA 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 six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.12 No. 18) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.12 No. 19)

WiFi/E Header This header supports WiFi+AP

(15-pin WIFI/E) function with ASRock

(see p.12 No. 35) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n

USB+5V_2

1

USB+5V_1

1

1

TXN

D0-

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

TXP

GND2

D0+

P-9

P+9

P+8

P-8

P+7

P+6

PCIE_RST#

GND1

GND

GND

GND

GND

+3SVB

PME#

DUMMY

DUMMY

RXP

RXN

PexCLK

PexCLK#

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

module, an easy-to-use wireless

local area network (WLAN)

adapter. It allows you to create a

wireless environment and enjoy the

convenience of wireless network

connectivity.

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CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

If you don’t plan to use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be
used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the
4-Pin USB device cable to this header, please refer to
this picture for proper installation.

DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection This header supports the Hot

Header Plug detection function for

(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress.

(see p.12 No. 26)

IRTX

+5VSB

Hotplug#

1

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.12, No. 29) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

1

GND

PRE SENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT 2_R

OUT_R ET

OUT 2_L

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.12, No. 28) convenient connection and

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].

F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand

taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.

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For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by

clicking “OK”.

®

For Windows

VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.

1

1

PLED+

HDLED +

DUMMY

+5V

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED -

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

RES ET#

SPEAKER

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.12, No. 21) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.12, No. 23)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.12, No. 24) match the black wire to the

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.12, No. 4) match the black wire to the

FAN_S PEED_CONTR OL

CPU _FAN_SPEED

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

ground pin.

4
3
2
1

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

1

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

13

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.12, No. 2)

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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

13

1

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

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ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(8-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with

(see p.12, No. 3) ATX 12V plug to this connector.

5

8

1

4

Failing to do so will cause power

up failure.

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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4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

4

SLI/XFIRE Power Connector It is not necessary to use this

(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) connector, but please connect it

(see p.12 No. 36) with a hard disk power connecor

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

when two graphics cards are

plugged to this motherboard at

the same time.

IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one

(see p.12 No. 22) IEEE 1394 header

RXTPAM_0

1

RXTPAP_0

GND

GND

RXTPBM_0

+12V

+12V

RXTPBP_0

GND

(FRONT_1394) on this

motherboard. This IEEE 1394

header can support one IEEE

1394 port.

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5

1

Serial port Header This COM1 header

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module.

(see p.12 No.37)

1

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

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HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA

(see p.12, No. 27) card, allows the system to

1

GND

SPD IFOUT

+5V

connect HDMI Digital TV/

projector/LCD devices. Please

connect the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card to

this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

C

B

A

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.

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HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification,

which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source,

such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or

video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a

HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This

motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio

output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/

LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the

below steps.

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Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this

motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer

to the installation guide on page 19.

Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 12,

No. 27) on the motherboard.

Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the

HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of

HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 32.

For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to

the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause

permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)

on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according

to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end

(2-pin) (B)

Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector

of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the

VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong

example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI

Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for

connector usage in advance.

white end

(3-pin) (C)

Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to

HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual

of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection

procedures.

Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.

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What is eSATAII?

This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification.

eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your

computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the

convenient mobility like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that

enables you to exchange drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you

may simply plug your eSATAII hard disk to the eSATAII ports instead of opening

your chassis to exchange your SATAII hard disk. Currently, on the market, the

data transfer rate of USB 2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/

s. However, eSATAII provides the data transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is

much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of Hot

Plug feature. Therefore, on the basis of the advantageous transfer speed and the

facilitating mobile capability, in the near future, eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 and

IEEE 1394 to be a trend for external interface.

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1. If you set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot

Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or remove

your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and in

working condition.

2. If you set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to non-RAID mode, Hot Plug

function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII

function in non-RAID mode, please insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the

eSATAII ports only when the system is power-off.

3. If you want to use the eSATAII HDD as an OS disk, please set “SATA Operation

Mode” option in BIOS setup to non-RAID mode. If you want to use the eSATAII HDD

as a removable data disk, please set “SATA Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup

to RAID mode. If you want to add the eSATAII HDD as a RAID disk, please set “SATA

Operation Mode” option in BIOS setup to RAID mode.

4. Please do not configure your eSATAII HDD as a RAID disk; otherwise, it may affect

the Hot Plug function that eSATAII HDD should have.

5. Please refer to page 42 to 45 for detailed information of RAID mode, non-RAID

mode and AHCI mode.

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SATAII_6 (PORT5)

eSATAII_TOP

1. In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the

orange SATAII connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5); see p.12 No.12) and the eSATAII

connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.12 No.38) with a SATA data cable first.

Connect the SATA data

cable to the orange

SATAII connector

(SATAII_6 (PORT5))

Connect the SATA

data cable to the

eSATAII connector

(eSATAII_TOP)

2. Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port of

the I/O shield according to the eSATAII connector that you connect the SATA

data cable.

Connect one end of the eSATAII

device cable to eSATAII device

Connect the other end of the eSATAII

device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O

shield

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IEEE 1394 400Mb/s

USB 2.0 480Mb/s

SATA 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)

eSATAII/SATAII 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)

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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be

at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII

function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust

your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your

SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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InstallationInstallation

This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI chipset that supports Serial ATA

(SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA /

SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will

guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: I nstall the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

disk.

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1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD function, you need to install at

least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 5 function, you

need to install 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 0+1

function, you need to install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

2. It is recommended to build RAID on internal SATAII ports. In other

words, if SATAII_6 (PORT5) is used for eSATAII port, please build

RAID on other SATAII ports.

3. Under non-RAID mode, SATAII_5 (PORT4) and SATAII_6 (PORT5)

cannot function.

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This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII / eSATAII

Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI chipset provides hardware

support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for

SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides usability

enhancements such as Hot Plug.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called

“Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs

while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been

installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID1 or RAID 5 then it is called “Hot

Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while

the system is still power-on and in working condition.

eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to

exchange drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you may

simply plug your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports instead of opening

your chassis to exchange your SATAII hard disk.

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This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID / AHCI

mode. Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully.

Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable

accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

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connector

The SATA 15-pin power

connector (Black) connect

to SATA / SATAII HDD

1x4-pin conventional

power connector (White)

connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug

cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector

and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin

conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot

Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which supports

SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset

because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our

motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website:

www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your

dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot

Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The

latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website:

www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

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How to Hot Plug a SA TA / SAT AII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to

the motherboard’s SATAII connector.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to

the SATA / SATAII HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Step 2

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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.14

Driver Installation Guide

2.142.14

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

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

first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on

the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install

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

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2.15

Installing Windows

2.152.15

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

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If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows

VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below

procedures according to the OS you install.

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

2.15.1 Installing Windows

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

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If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SA TAII HDDs and eSA T AII device s with NCQ and Hot Plug function s

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

D. Then you will see these messages,

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII

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then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM

as the boot device.

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

Plea se choose:

1. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP/XP64

2. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP

3. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP64

4. Exit
Reboot system now
Press any key to continue

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Select your required

item on the list according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.

Then press any key.

drivers into the floppy diskette.

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STEP 3: Set Up BIOS.

Please follow step 1 to set up the BIOS option “SATA Operation Mode” to [AHCI].

STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of

Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the

SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy

disk, the drivers will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you

install. The drivers are as below:

A. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP

B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP64

Please select A for Windows® XP in AHCI mode. Please select B for Windows® XP 64-bit

in AHCI mode.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ and Hot Plug
functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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RAID F

RAID F RAID F

If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII

HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SA TAII HDDs and eSA TAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug function s
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® AHCI drivers. NVIDIA® AHCI

drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

.. \ I386 \ Vista32_AHCI (For Windows
.. \ AMD64 \ Vista64_AHCI (For Windows

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.

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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ and Hot Plug
functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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Installing Windows

2.162.16

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

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If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows

VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below

procedures according to the OS you install.

2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows

2.16.1 Installing Windows

2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows

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If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on

page 42.

STEP 3: Set Up BIOS.

Please follow step 1 to set up the BIOS option “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID].

STEP 4: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 5: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the

beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. When prompted,

insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® RAID driver. After reading

the floppy disk, the drivers will be presented. Select the drivers to install. The drivers are

as below:

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If you want to enable Hot Plug function on eSATAII ports but you install OS

on IDE HDD, please skip step 1 and 2.

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A. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required)

B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two RAID

drivers needed for RAID mode, you have to select them separately. Please specify the

first RAID driver and then specify again for the second one.)

NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage

(create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still

need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the

RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the

document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

2.16.2 Installing Windows2.16.2 Installing Windows

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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII

HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows

VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. NVIDIA® RAID

drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

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After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.

NOTE. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to

manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

you still need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please

set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the

following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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DTS Operation GuideDTS Operation Guide

2.17

DTS Operation Guide

2.172.17

DTS Operation GuideDTS Operation Guide

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring

you a new class of entertainment experience by using home PCs. DTS makes audio

tracks more closely match the original master recording than other digitally encoded

soundtracks. Coupled with the multi-dimensional benefit of surround sound technology,

the audio quality of DTS-format soundtracks and music mixes dramatically improves

content.

Please follow below steps to enable DTS function:

1. Install the drivers to your system from ASRock support CD.

2. Reboot your system.

3. You will find the icon (Realtek HD Audio

Manager) on the Windows® task bar.

4. Double-click this icon to open Realtek HD Audio Manager.

5. On the bottom of Realtek HD Audio Manager. You can find that the DTS Connect
contains 2 elements: DTS Neo: PC and DTS Interactive. Click the button to

enable or disable it.

DTS Neo: PC DTS Interactive

DTS Neo: PC

DTS Neo: PC turns your stereo audio (WMA, MP3, CD and more) into a

convincing 7.1-channel audio experience.

DTS Interactive

DTS Interactive provides a single cable connection to your DTS enabled

surround sound system. Your stereo or multi-channel (up to 5.1) audio

sources are re-encoded into a DTS audio signal and sent out from your PC to

any DTS enabled system such as, powered PC speakers, an A/V receiver or

any other DTS compatible surround sound system.

6. If you select DTS Neo: PC. You can click the icon (Detail Settings) to

access advanced controls.

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Music Mode Cinema Mode

Music Mode

The music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, which

preserves the integrity of the stereo mix while augmenting it with a center

channel to anchor the image, and deriving enough surround content to

yield a spacious, three-dimensional listening experience. The Music

mode includes the control that allows the sound to be tailored to room

layout and personal preferences.

Cinema Mode

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs

encoded in DTS Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality

that approaches the quality of discrete 7.1-channel sound.

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2.182.18

Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you

enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup

to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied

during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate

under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run

the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during

the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST

will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS 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 BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following

BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,

and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS 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 BIOS 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 BIOS 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.

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Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation 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
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

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

the system overview.

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDRII1
DDRII2
DDRII3
DDRII4

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Processor 6000+ (64bit)
: 3000MHz
: 40F33/0
: 256KB
: 2048KB

: 1024MB

Single-Channel MemoryMode
: 1024MB/266MHz (DDR2 533)
: None
: None
: None

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

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Use [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.3

Advanced Screen

3.33.3

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP

Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO

Configuration

USB Configuration

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Options for CPU

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

AM2 Boost
Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum
SATA

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Cool'n'Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine

Processor Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Memory Clock
Flexibility Option
CAS Latency (CL)

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[Disabled]
[Auto]

[200]
[100]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]

x15.0 3000 MHz

1.400 V

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Auto]

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If

multiplier and

Manual,
voltage

will be set based

on User Selection in Setup.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

AM2 Boost

If you set this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost

function, which will improve the memory performance. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please refer to caution 18 on page 10 for details.

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration

options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.].

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CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration

options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

SATA Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration

options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The

default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and

[Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function,

please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may

reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or

compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please

set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Secure Virtual Machine

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. When this option is set to

[Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional

hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Con-

figuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It will display North

Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the

value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recom-

mended to keep the default value for system stability.

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CPU Configuration

AM2 Boost
Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum
SATA

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Cool'n'Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine

Processor Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Frequency
Processor Voltage

Memory Clock

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[Disabled]
[Auto]

[200]
[100]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]

x15.0 3000 MHz

1.400 V

[Manual]

[x9.0 1800 MHz]
[1.350 V]

[Auto]

If AUTO, multiplier and
voltage will be left at the
rated frequency/voltage. If

multiplier and

Manual,
voltage

will be set based

on User Selection in Setup.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Processor Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show when

“Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The

range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. However,

for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Processor Voltage

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show when

“Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The

range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. However,

for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of

this item.

Processor T arget Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. This item will show

when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden.

The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard.

However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this

item.

North Bridge Target Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. This item will show

when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden.

The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard.

However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the

value of this item.

CPU Frequency Multiplier

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for safety

and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

CPU Frequency Divider

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for safety

and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

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CPU Voltage

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust

the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not

recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency Multiplier

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for safety

and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Voltage

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust

the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not

recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the standard

values as listed: [200 MHz (DDR2 400)], [266 MHz (DDR2 533)],

[333 MHz (DDR2 667)] and [400MHz (DDR2 800)]. If you adopt Phenom CPU,

there is one more option: [533MHz (DDR2 1066)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for

memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

CAS Latency (CL)

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options:

[Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],

[5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],

[5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRTP

Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2-4CLK] and

[3-5CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to

[18CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRRD

Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK],

[4CLK] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [11CLK] to [25CLK]. The

default value is [Auto].

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TWR

Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK],

[5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWTR

Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK]

and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRWTTO

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TRWTTD

values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], [6CLK],

[7CLK], [8CLK] and [9CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TWRRD

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TWRRD

values. Configuration options: [Auto], [0CLK], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK].

The default value is [Auto].

TWRWR

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TWRWR

values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default

value is [Auto].

TRDRD

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TRWTTD

values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK] and [5CLK].

The default value is [Auto].

MA Timing

Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T],

[1T]. The default value is [Auto].

Addr/Cmd Fine Delay

Use this to adjust values for Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configuration options:

[Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

CS/ODT Fine Delay

Use this to adjust values for CS/ODT Fine Delay feature. Configuration options:

[Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same

node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

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3.3.23.3.2

3.3.2

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

Onboard LAN
Onboard 1394
OnBoard HD Audio

Front Panel

Hybrid SLI

Graphics Adapter

Primary

CPU - NB Link Speed
CPU - NB Link Width

DRAM Voltage

Chipset Core Voltage
HT Voltage

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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[PCI]

[Auto]
[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]

To set DRAM Voltage.

Select Screen

Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Onboard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

Onboard IEEE 1394

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 feature.

OnBoard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you

select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is

plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front

Panel.

Hybrid SLI

Adjust this item if you want this motherboard to support Hybrid SLI

function. This item is available only when the total capacity of the memory

module you adopt is above 1GB. Configuration options: [Disabled], [256MB]

and [512MB]. The default value is [Disabled].

Primary Graphics Ada pter

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video

card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video

controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI]. Configuration options:

[PCI] and [PCI Express].

CPU - NB Link Speed

This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link frequency. Configuration

options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz] and [1000 MHz].

The configuratopn options depend on the CPU you adopt. If you adopt Phenom

CPU, the configuration options are: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz],

[800 MHz], [1000 MHz], [1800 MHz], [2000 MHz], [2200 MHz], [2400 MHz]

and [2600 MHz].

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CPU - NB Link Width

This feature allows you selecting CPU to NB link width. Configuration options:

[Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].

DRAM V oltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.80V],

[1.85V], [1.90V], [1.95V], [2.00V], [2.05V], [2.15V], [2.20V], [2.30V], [2.35V],

[2.40V], [2.45V], [2.55V], [2.60V], [2.65V] and [2.70V]. The default value is

[Auto].

Chipset Core V oltage

Use this to select chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V],

[1.15V], [1.20V] and [1.25V]. The default value is [Auto].

HT Voltage

Use this to select HT voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.20V],

[1.25V], [1.30V] and [1.35V]. The default value is [Auto].

3.3.33.3.3

3.3.3

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Repost Video on STR Resume
Check Ready Bit
Away Mode Support

Restore on AC / Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS /2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

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[Auto]

[No]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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. If

you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Repost Video on STR Resume”

will be hidden.

Repost Video on STR Resume
This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. (STR refers to sus-

pend to RAM.)

Check Ready Bit

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

Away Mode Support

Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP

Media Center OS. The default value is [Disabled].

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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 item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the

power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

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

system.

ACPI HPET T able

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

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

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

OnBoard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave
SATAII_1
SATAII_2
SATAII_3
SATAII_4
SATAII_5
SATAII_6

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[non-RAID]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]

ENABLED: enables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Screen

Select Item

Select Item
+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

OnBoard IDE Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “OnBoard IDE Controller” feature.

OnBoard SATA Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “OnBoard SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this option

is [non-RAID]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

please select [RAID]. If you want to enable eSATAII function, please select

[RAID] or [AHCI]. Configuration options: [RAID], [non-RAID] and [AHCI].

* If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish

configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility.

* If you install OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not change the setting of this

item after OS installation.

* If you install SATA / SATAII device on eSATAII port and plan to make a floppy image

or use Ghost under DOS (Disk Operating System), please set this option to

[non-RAID].

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will

use the “IDE1 Master” as the example in the following instruction, which can

be applied to the configurations of “IDE1 Slave” as well.

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IDE Master

:Hard Disk

Device

:MAXTOR 6L080J4

Vendor

:80.0 GB

Size

:Supported

LBA Mode

:16Sectors

Block Mode

:4

PIO Mode

:MultiWord DMA-2

Async DMA

:Ultra DMA-6

Ultra DMA

:Supported

S.M.A.R.T.

Type

LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.

Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the 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.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for

compatible IDE devices.

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S.M.A.R.T.

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

and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],

[Enabled].

32Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI
clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

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3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

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3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address

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[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4]
[Disabled]

Allow BIOS to Enable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3]. If you plan to

use ASRock DeskExpress on this motherboard, please keep this item on

[Disabled] option.

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3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[BIOS Setup Only]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

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

configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only].

The default value is [BIOS Setup Only]. Please refer to below descriptions

for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS

setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is

recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

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

and Windows / Linux OS.

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3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware 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.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan

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H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F
: 31C/87F

: 2833 RPM
:N/A

: 1.532 V
: 3.129 V
: 4.877 V
: 11.741V

[Disabled]

Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this

option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this

option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature” and

“Target Fan Speed” appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value is

[Disabled]. You are allowed to enable this function only when you install 4-pin

CPU fan.

Target CPU Temperature

The target temperature will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. The

default value is [50 C/122 F].

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the

target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you

choose. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4],

[Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9].

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Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

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

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/WMonitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd

Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device
Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

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3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display

Boot Logo
Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device]
[HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08]
[CD/DVD: SM-CD-ROM]
[USB]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Boot

Disabled: Displays
normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM
Logo instead of POST
messages.

+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Screen
Select Item

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Full Screen Logo

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

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the

system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and

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

Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears when

you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options: [Auto],

[Aircraft], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the

option [Auto] is set to Aircraft.

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Boot From Onboard LAN

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

function after boot-up.

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

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

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main Advanced H/WMonitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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Security

Install or Change the
password.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Exit

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3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/WMonitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

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Save Changes and Exit

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

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

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

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

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

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

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

Load Optimal Defaults

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

optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup

configurations.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10keycanbeused
for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.

Software Suppor

4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

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

Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. 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 Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 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 CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 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 Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 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.

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4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

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.

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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