1PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper19NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset
2ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)20System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)21Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4CPU Heatsink Retention Module22Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket23Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
62 x 240 - pi n D DR 2 DI MM Sl o ts2 4DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)(IR1)
72 x 240-pin DD R2 DIM M Slo ts25Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)
2 IEEE 1394 Port10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port11 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
**8Front 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 DescriptionStatus Description
LAN Port LED Indications
1314
2
12
11
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
ACT/LINK
SPEED
LED
LED
Off 10Mbps connectionOff No link
Orange 100Mbps connectionOrange Linked
Green 1Gbps connectionBlinking 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 SpeakerCentral / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 8)(No. 5)(No. 6)(No. 4)
2V------
4VV----
6VVV--
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.
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
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:
(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the compatible one according to the OS you install.)
..\Drivers\WiFi-802.11g\ASRock\Vista64_V ista
(For Windows® Vista
..\Drivers\WiFi-802.11g\ASRock\XP64_XP (For Windows
TM
/ Vista
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2.2.
InstallationInstallation
2.
Installation
2.2.
InstallationInstallation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
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 11/12, No. 3). 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.11/12 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and
DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.11/12 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technol-
ogy 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.
Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIAEnjoy the benefit of NVIDIA
Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA
Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIAEnjoy the benefit of NVIDIA
®®
®
®®
Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI
Hybrid SLI
Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI
TMTM
TM
TMTM
T o en joy Hybrid SLITM feature, please refer to below in stallation a nd setup procedures.
Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express gra phics card to PCIE1 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 PCIE1 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 [Auto] or
[Chipset Default].
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\nVIDIA\Vista(174.91) (For Windows® Vista
TM
OS)
..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\nVIDIA\Vista64(174.91) (For Windows
®
VistaTM 64-bit OS)
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.
®
NOTE
If you click the Hybrid icon on the Windows
required Hybrid SLI
®
GeForce
(“Save Power” and “Additional Displays”) other than “Boost Performance”.
Boost mode (Boost Performance), please do not select the options
TM
mode. However, since this motherboard only support
®
task bar, you are allowed to select your
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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.
JumperSetting
PS2_USB_PW1Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.11/12, 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.11/12, No. 9)
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.11/12, No. 23)
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.11/12, No. 8)
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 ConnectorsThese six Serial ATAII
(SATAII_1 (PORT0):(SATAII) connectors support
see p.11/12, No. 16)SATA data cables for internal
(SATAII_2 (PORT1):storage devices. The current
see p.11/12, No. 13)SATAII interface allows up to
(SATAII_3 (PORT2):3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
see p.11/12, No. 18)
(SATAII_4 (PORT3):
see p.11/12, No. 12)
(SATAII_5 (PORT4):
see p.11/12, No. 10)
(SATAII_6 (PORT5):
see p.11/12, No. 11)
SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_5
(PORT0) (PORT2) (PORT4)
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 30 for details
about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
SATAII_2 SATAII_4 SATAII_6
(PORT1) (PORT3) (PORT5)
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2323
eSATAII ConnectorThis eSATAII connector
(eSATAII_TOP: see p.11/12, No. 36)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 Cablecan 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 CableSATA 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 HeadersBesides six default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB8_9)ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.11/12 No. 14)two USB 2.0 headers on this
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.11/12 No. 15)
WiFi/E HeaderThis header supports WiFi+AP
(15-pin WIFI/E)function with ASRock
(see p.11/12 No. 27)WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
USB+5V_2
1
USB+5V_1
1
1
TXN
D0-
USB_PWR
P-9
P-8
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P-7
P-6
USB_PWR
TXP
GND2
GND1
D0+
P+9
GND
GND
P+8
P+7
GND
GND
P+6
PCIE_RST#
+3SVB
PME#
DUMMY
DUMMY
RXN
PexCLK
PexCLK#
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
RXP
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.
2424
24
2424
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 DetectionThis header supports the Hot
HeaderPlug detection function for
(5-pin IR1)ASRock DeskExpress.
(see p.11/12 No. 24)
IRTX
+5VSB
Hotplug#
1
GND
IRRX
Internal Audio ConnectorsThis connector allows you
(4-pin CD1)to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.11/12, No. 25)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 HeaderThis is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)panel audio cable that allows
(see p.11/12, No. 26)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
“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 HeaderThis header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)several system front panel
(see p.11/12, No. 20)functions.
Chassis Speaker HeaderPlease connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)speaker to this header.
(see p.11/12, No. 21)
Chassis Fan ConnectorPlease connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)cable to this connector and
(see p.11/12, No. 22)match the black wire to the
CPU Fan ConnectorPlease connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)cable to this connector and
(see p.11/12, No. 3)match the black wire to the
FAN_S PEED_CONTR OL
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.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
4 3 2 1
GND
+12V
CPU _FAN_SPEED
ground pin.
ground pin.
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
ATX Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX power
12 124
(24-pin ATXPWR1)supply to this connector.
(see p.11/12, No. 34)
13
2626
26
2626
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.
12
24
20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation
1
ATX 12V Power ConnectorPlease note that it is necessary
(8-pin ATX12V1)to connect a power supply with
(see p.11/12, No. 2)ATX 12V plug to this connector.
5 1
8 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.
5 1
4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation
IEEE 1394 HeaderBesides one default IEEE 1394
(9-pin FRONT_1394)port on the I/O panel, there is one
(see p.11/12 No. 30)IEEE 1394 header
RXTPAM_0
1
RXTPAP_0
GND
RXTPBM_0
RXTPBP_0
GND
+12V
+12V
GND
(FRONT_1394) on this
motherboard. This IEEE 1394
header can support one IEEE
8 4
1394 port.
Serial port HeaderThis COM1 header
(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module.
(see p.11/12 No.35)
1
RRXD1
DDTR#1
TTXD1
DDCD#1
DDSR#1
CCTS#1
RRTS#1
GND
RRI#1
13
2727
27
2727
HDMI_SPDIF HeaderHDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA
(see p.11/12, No. 29)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 CablePlease 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.
A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)
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.
2.152.15
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
2.15
Installing Windows
2.152.15
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
TMTM
TM
TMTM
VistaVista
Vista
VistaVista
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
F F
F
F F
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 screenIDE 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,
64-bit W 64-bit W
64-bit W
64-bit W 64-bit W
unctionsunctions
unctions
unctionsunctions
(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.)
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
2. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP
3. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP64
4. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP64
5. Exit
Reboot system now
Press any key to continue
®
XP / XP 64-bit / Vista XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
XP / XP 64-bit / Vista XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
ithout RAID Fithout RAID F
ithout RAID F
ithout RAID Fithout RAID F
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
unctionsunctions
unctions
unctionsunctions
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//
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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.
E.The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII
drivers into the floppy diskette.
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 screenIDE Configuration.
B.Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].
STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
Vista Vista
Vista
Vista Vista
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TMTM
TM
TMTM
/ Vista / Vista
/ Vista
/ Vista / Vista
2.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows
2.15.2 Installing Windows
2.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows
RAID F RAID F
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 screenIDE 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:
unctionsunctions
unctions
unctionsunctions
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TMTM
TM
TMTM
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(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)
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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.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ and Hot Plug
functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screenIDE 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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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.
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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 screenIDE 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 38.
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
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on IDE HDD, please skip step 1 and 2.
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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:
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
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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 screenIDE 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:
(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)
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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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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
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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.
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BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar
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BIOS Menu Bar
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BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MainTo set up the system time/date information
AdvancedTo set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
BootTo set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
SecurityTo set up the security features
ExitTo 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
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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
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Main ScreenMain Screen
When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display