ASRock K10N78 User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

Published March 2008

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (IR1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb)

6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Primary SATAII Connector 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 25 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E) 10 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 26 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 11 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 12 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 13 Secondary SATAII Connector 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

(SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 32 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 16 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 7 Microphone (Pink) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

* 3 VGA/DVI-D Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

4 RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

6 Front Speaker (Lime)

* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: 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” or

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“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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Thank you for purcha sing ASRock K10N78FullHD-hSLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

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 / Se mpron processor

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology

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

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Tran sport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA® GeForce 8200

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

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

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

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

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI

Graphics - Integrated N VIDIA® GeForce8 Series

- DX10 VGA, Pixel Shader 4.0

- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 7)

- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers

- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port

- Supports 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI-D port (see CAUTION 8)

- NVIDIA® PureVideoTM HD Rea dy

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

- Chipset embeded HDMI Audio

LAN - K10N78FullHD-hSLI R2.0

Realtek PHY RTL8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s

- K10N78FullHD-hSLI R3.0 Realtek Giga PHY R TL8211B, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O Plus

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

(see CAUTION 6)

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- 1 x V GA/D-Sub Port

- 1 x V GA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 9)

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Connector - 6 x Serial AT AII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

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

- 1 x ATA133 IDE conne ctor (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpre ss Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin A TX power conne ctor

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio header

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11)

- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 12)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wa ke Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiV irus Software (T ri al Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented T echnology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 17) Hardware - CPU T emperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Ta chometer

- Chassis Fa n Ta chometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

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OS - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit /

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Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

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

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the 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 http://www.asrock.com

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 39 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 15 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 http://www.asrock.com

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® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® Vista 64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. Hybrid SLITM feature should depend on the driver from NVIDIA® and it may be updated in the near future. Currently, the Hybrid SLITM driver in our support CD is beta driver provided by NVIDIA®. As long as we have the latest Hybrid SLITM driver, we will update it to our website. Please visit our website for Hybrid SLITM driver in the future. For the current operation procedures, please refer to “Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide” on page 18.

7. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA® website for the latest information.

8. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page11 and 12 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test.

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9. This DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert this DVI-D port to HDMI interface. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled with our product, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information.

10. Before installing SA TAII hard disk to SATAII connector, ple ase read the “SA TAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 33 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

12. 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. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

13. 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

14. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent 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 Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

16. 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.

17. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. 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 function 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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CPU Sempron 2800+ Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver

* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium or Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above. * If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo. * After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo.

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CP U AMD Phenom X3 8400 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Suggested OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

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InstallationInstallation

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This is a Micro ATX form fa ctor (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure 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 antistatic 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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Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

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

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

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

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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 fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2/3, No. 4). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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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 Cha nnel A (DDRII_1 a nd DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.2/3 No.5) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2/3 No.6), so that Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology can be a ctivated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DD R2 DIMMs f or dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. Y ou may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

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1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of 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 activate 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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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 bre a k

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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 cli ps 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)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 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) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 la ne width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the expansion card a nd ma ke necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com-

pletely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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This motherboard supports N VIDIA® Hybrid SLITM feature. Hybrid SLITM technology, ba sed on NVIDIA®’ s industry-leading SLITM technology , delivers multi-GPU (graphics proce ssing unit) benefits when an N VIDIA® motherboard GPU is combined with a n N VIDIA® discrete GPU. Hybrid SLITM technology today includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPowerTM. Hybrid SLITM increase s gra phics perf orma nce with GeForce® Boost and provides intelligent power ma nagement with HybridPowerTM. Currently, N VIDIA® Hybrid SLITM Technology is only supported with Windows® Vista

OS, and is not available with

other OS. Please visit our website f or the driver update in the future.

GeForce® Boost

GeForce® Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA® discrete GPU when combined with NVIDIA® motherboard GPU. When GeForce® Boost is enabled, the motherboard GPU and the discrete GPU share the rendering load by rendering different frames of an image. Installing NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM-enabled graphics card into NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM-enabled motherboard allows you to enjoy additive performance.

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HybridPowerTM enables users to switch off the discrete GPU when the higher processing power of the discrete GPU is not required and use the motherboard GPU for non intensive graphics applications. Switching off the discrete GPU not only lowers the total system power consumption for everyday computing tasks like browsing the Web, word processing, or watching HD videos but also lowers total system noise.

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For best Hybrid SLITM benefits, the following minimum system configuration is recommended. Please refer to below ta ble f or the mini mum system configuration f or GeForce® Boost mode and HybridPowerTM mode.

GeForce® Boost

CPU AMD Phenom CPU Memory Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1024MB x 2

256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU

Suggested OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

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CP U AMD Athlon X2 3800+ CPU Memory Dual Channel DDR2 667, 1024MB x 2

Suggested OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64

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GeForce® Boost and HybridPowerTM features are supported only with certain set of discrete GPUs. Please refer to our website f or the graphics cards update in the future.

For GeForce® Boost Vendor Chipset Model Driver

NVIDIA Ge Fo r ce 8 40 0 GS Giga byte GV-NX84G256H 174.83

GeForce 8 400GS Foxconn FV-N84SM2DT 174.83 GeForce 8400GS Leadtek WinFast PX8400 GS TDH 174.83 GeForce 8500GT Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H 174.83

For HybridPower Vendor Chipset Model Driver

NVIDIA GeForce 9800GX2 ASUS PCIE-ASUS-9800GX2/512M174.83

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T o en joy Hybrid SLITM feature, plea se refer to below installation a nd setup procedures according to the mode you pla n to use.

For users using single monitor: If you connect the monitor to the motherboard GPU, you can switch between GeForce® Boost mode (Boost Performance) and HybridPowerTM mode (Save Power). If you connect the monitor to the card GPU, you can choose GeForce® Boost mode (Boost Performance) only.

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Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For

the proper installation procedures, plea se refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI

Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

Step 3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,

and enter “Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Hybrid SLI” to [256MB] or [512MB].

If you want to use onboard VGA output, after step 1 to 3, please follow below steps: A. Set up the BIOS option “Primary Graphics Display” to [Onboard], and save your BIOS change and exit BIOS setup. B. Power off your system. C. Switch your monitor cable to the connector on the I/O shield. After reboot your system, you are allowed to switch between GeForce Boost mode (Boost Performance) and HybridPower according to your request.

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Step 4. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLITM driver from our support CD to your system.

Hybrid SLITM driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\Vista

* Currently, Hybrid SLITM driver only has VistaTM 32 version, please visit our website for future update.

Step 5. Restart your computer. Then you will find the Hybrid icon on your Windows

taskbar.

Step 6. The default setting is GeForce® Boost mode (Boost Performance). You do not

need to adjust the setup anymore.

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Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For

the proper installation procedures, plea se refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,

and enter “Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Hybrid SLI” to [256MB] or

[512MB]. And set the option “Pri mary Graphics Display” to [Onboard]. Step 3. Save your BIOS change and exit BIOS setup. Step 4. Power off your system. Step 5. Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the I/O shield. Step 6. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLITM driver from our support CD to your system.

Hybrid SLITM driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD:

(There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\Vista

* Currently, Hybrid SLITM driver only has VistaTM 32 version, please visit our

website for future update.

Step 7. Restart your computer. Then you will find the Hybrid icon on your Windows

tas kbar. Please click the icon and select the item “Save Power”.

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Step 8. Click the desktop. Then your system is switched to HybridPowerTM mode

(Save Power).

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Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For

the proper installation procedures, plea se refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,

and enter “Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Share Me mory” to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB].

Step 3. Connect one monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the I/O shield.

Connect the other monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

Step 4. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLITM driver from our support CD to your system.

Hybrid SLITM driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\Vista

* Currently, Hybrid SLITM driver only has VistaTM 32 version, please visit our website for future update.

Step 5. Restart your computer. Then you will find the Hybrid icon on your Windows

taskbar. Plea se click the icon and select the item “Additional Displays”.

Step 6. Click the desktop. Then your system is switched to Dual Monitors mode

(Additional Displays).

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Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you ca n e a sily en joy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any a dd-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D VI-D a nd D-Sub to support dual V GA output so that DVI-D a nd D-sub can drive sa me or dif ferent display contents. To enable dual monitor feature, plea se follow the below ste ps:

1. Connect the DVI-D monitor ca ble to the VGA/D VI-D port on the I/O panel of this motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of this motherboard.

VGA/D-Sub port VGA/D VI-D port

2. If you have installed onboard V GA driver from our support CD to your system already , you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by V GA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard after your syste m boots. If you haven’t installed onboard V GA driver yet, please in stall onboard V GA driver from our support CD to your system a nd re start your computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and V GA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard.

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1. When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of both monitors.

2. This motherboard does not support dual monitor feature under DOS

because in this situation, the VGA/DVI-D output is not available. There is no such limitation under Windows® OS.

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This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) a nd the external a dd-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature. Plea se refer to the f ollowing steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to PCI Express slot. Please refer to page 17 for proper expansion card in stallation procedures f or details.

2. Connect the DVI-D monitor ca ble to the VGA/D VI-D port on the I/O panel of this motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of this motherboard.

3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable V GA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.

4. Install the onboard V GA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the onboard VGA driver a nd the a dd-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to install them again.

5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” ta b so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below. A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor. B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary . C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2. D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”. E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary. F . Set the “Screen Re solution” a nd “Color Quality” as a ppropri ate f or the second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values. G. Repeat steps C through E for the di aplay icon identified by the number one, two, three and four.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, a nd sele ct the “Display Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

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A. Click the number ”2” icon. B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto this monitor”. C. Click “OK” to save your change. D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number three and four.

6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions re pre senting the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function with DVI-D Port

HDCP function is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function a s well. Theref ore, you ca n enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below in struction f or more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands f or High-Ba ndwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

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Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such a s DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well a s few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in the ir equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

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The D VI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard ca n support DVI/HDCP a nd HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI ada pter to convert the DVI-D port to HDMI interface. Please follow below steps to enable HDMI audio function a ccording to the OS you install.

1. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled with this motherboard, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information.

2. If you install the DVI-D monitor instead of the HDMI monitor on this motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you play

may pause sometimes.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS

Step 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. B. Set the option “OnBoard HDMI HD Audio” to [Auto].

Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to your system.

Install “Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver” from ASRock Support CD to your system .

Step 3: Reboot your system.

After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is available.

After HDMI audio driver is installed, the OS default will output the audio signal through HDMI audio. Therefore, the onboard audio jack will not function.

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Step 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. B. Set the option “OnBoard HDMI HD Audio” to [Auto].

Step 2: Enter Windows® to set up your system manually.

A. Click “Start” button, select “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel”. B. Click “Hardware and Sound”, a nd click “Sound”. C. Change the default setting “Spea ker” to “Digital Output Device (HDMI)”. D. Click “OK” to finish the setting.

Step 3: Reboot your system.

After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is available.

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The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is pla ced on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2/3, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

USB wake up events.

Note: T o select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher sta ndby current provided by

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2/3, No. 14)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn of f the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper ca p to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However , please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clearCMOS action.

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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!

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Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2/3 No. 18)

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2/3 No. 8)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

connect the black end to the IDE devices

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

Serial AT AII Connectors These six Serial A T AII (SAT AII)

(SATAII_1 (PORT0): connectors support SA T AII see p.2/3, No. 24) or SATA hard disk f or internal (SATAII_2 (PORT1): storage devices. The current see p.2/3, No. 13) SATAII interface allows up to (SATAII_3 (PORT2): 3.0 Gb/s data tra n sfer rate.

see p.2/3, No. 9) (SATAII_4 (PORT3): see p.2/3, No. 12) (SATAII_5 (PORT4): see p.2/3, No. 10) (SATAII_6 (PORT5): see p.2/3, No. 11)

SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_5 (PORT 0) (PORT 2) (PORT 4)

SATAII_2 SATAII_4 SATAII_6 (PORT 1) (PORT 3) (PORT 5)

Serial AT A (SA T A) Either end of the SATA data ca ble Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SA TAII

connector on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SAT A power ca ble 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.2/3 No. 22) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2/3 No. 23)

WiFi/E Header This header supports WiFi+AP

(15-pin WIFI/E) function with ASRock (see p.2/3 No. 25) 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.

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.

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DeskExpress Hot Plug Dete ction This header supports the Hot Header Plug detection function for

(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress. (see p.2/3 No. 17)

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2/3 No. 29) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

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Front Panel Audio Header This is a n interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2/3, No. 27) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on

the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled]. F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. For Windows 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

XP / XP 64-bit OS:

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

System Panel Hea der This hea der accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2/3 No. 19) functions.

Chassis Spea ker He ader Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2/3 No. 20)

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Chassis Fa n Connector Please conne ct a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2/3 No. 15) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fa n

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2/3 No. 4) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

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ATX Power Conne ctor Please connect an A TX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.2/3 No. 7)

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20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2/3 No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this conne ctor.

Failing to do so will cause power up failure.

Serial port Header This COM1 header

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module. (see p.2/3 No.16)

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