ASRock K8A8X-M User Manual

K8A8X-M

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2005

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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

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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.

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

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

1.2 Spec if ic at ion s ...................................................................... 6

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

1.4 ASRock I/O Plus

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ......................................................... 1 0

2.1 CPU Installation .................................................................... 11

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .................................. 11

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

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) ................................. 13

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

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................... 15

2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Dis ks Installation ........................... 18

2.8 Making a SATA Driver Diskette For SATA Operation in

“RAID” Mode ........................................................................ 19

2.9 SATA Operating in “non-RAID” Mode .................................. 19

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 20

3.2 Main Screen........................................................................ 21

3.3 Advanced Screen .............................................................. 22

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

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

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

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

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ......................................................... 20

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ....................................................... 21

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .................................................... 22

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ............................................... 25

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ................................................... 26

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ...................................................... 27

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ................................................ 29

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ................................................ 30

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ............................................. 30

3.3.8 USB Configuration .................................................... 32

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ..................................... 33

3.5.2 Boot Device Priority .................................................. 34

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4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8A8X-M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield

http://www.asrock.com

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm CPU: 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMD AthlonTM 64

and 32-bit Sempron Processor

Chipset: Bridge: ALi M1689, FSB @ 800 MHz Memory: 2 x DDR DIMM Slots:

2 DIMM s support PC3200 (DDR 400) / PC2700 (DDR 333) / PC2100 (DDR 266), Max. 2GB

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 Support up to 4 IDE devices

Serial ATA: 2 x SATA connectors

Support 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing

Motherboard temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

PCI Slots: 2 x PCI slots, PCI specification 2.1 AGP Slot: 1 x AGP slot

Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 2)

USB 2.0: 8 x USB 2.0 ports:

6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, plus 1 on-board header supporting 2 extra USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 3)

ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x Serial Port: COM1 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone

BIOS: AMI BIOS

Supports “Plug and Play” ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU a nd the heatsink when you in stall the PC syste m.

2. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!

3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft ME.

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

Windows® XP

Windows® 98 /

1.31.3

Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

1.3

Motherboard Layout

1.31.3

Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

12 43

19.8cm (7.8-in)

DDR2 (64/72bit, 184-pin module)

DDR1 (64/72bit, 184-pin module)

DDR400

ATA133

28 27

26 25 24

USB2.0 T: US B2 B:USB3

USB2.0 T: US B0 B:USB1

Shared USB2.0 T: US B4 B:USB5

MicIn

Bottom:

Top: RJ-45

USB4_5

LAN

CD1

AUX1

Center:

LineOut

Top:

LineIn

AUDIO CODEC

JR1 JL1

AUDIO1

PHY

AGP 8X

FSB800

1.5V_AGP1

SOCKET 754

ALi

M1689

Chipset

USB2.0

2MB

BIOS

I/O

Super

AMR1

PCI 1

K8A8X-M

PCI 2

GAME1

5.1CH

USB67

FLOPPY1

SPEAKER1

SATA

SATA2

SATA1

CPU_FAN1

ATXPWR1

IDE2 IDE1

24.4cm (9.6-in)

8 9

PANEL1

13 14

CLRTC1

CMOS

Battery

CHA_FAN1

PLED PWRBTN

IR1

HDLED RESET

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 3 CPU Socket 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 Game Port Header (GAME1) 5 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 20 AMR Slot (AMR1) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Flash Memory 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 22 2 x PCI Slots (PCI1, PCI2) 8 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SAT A 2 ) 23 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 9 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA 1) 24 Bridge Controller 10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 JR1 Jumper / JL1 Jumper 11 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) 12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1) 27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 13 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

1.41.4

ASRock I/O PlusASRock I/O Plus

1.4

ASRock I/O Plus

1.41.4

ASRock I/O PlusASRock I/O Plus

TMTM

1 Parallel Port 7 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB0, USB1) 2 RJ-45 Port 8 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB2, USB3) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 Serial Port: COM1 4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 2 x Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB4, USB5)

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

K8A8X-M is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 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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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° angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner

matches the base of the socket lever.

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.

Socket Corner

CPU Golden Triangle

Lever 90° Up

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

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 8, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

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2.32.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.32.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

K8A8X-M motherboard is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.

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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2.42.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

2.42.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K8A8X-M motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.52.5

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.5

Jumpers Setup

2.52.5

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.

Short

Open

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.8, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

or USB wake up events.

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

power supply.

JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

(see p.8, No. 25)

JR1 JL1

Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel

audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS

(CLRTC1) (see p.8, No. 12)

1_2

Default Clear CMOS

2_3

Note: CLRTC1 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 re set the syste m parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRTC1 for 3 seconds. Plea se re member to put the jumper cap back to the default setting (short pin1 and pin2) after clearing the CMOS.

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2.62.6

Onboard Headers and ConnectorsOnboard Headers and Connectors

2.6

Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.62.6

Onboard Headers and ConnectorsOnboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

FDD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.8, No. 13)

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) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.8, No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.8, No. 1 1)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 ca ble

IDE2

connect the black end to the IDE devices

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE

device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SAT A1: see p.8, No. 9) connectors support SATA data (SAT A2: see p.8, No. 8) cables for internal storage

SAT A2

SAT A1

devices. The current SATA interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data Data Cable cable can be connected to the

SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on the drive. Then

connect to the SAT A HDD

power connector

connect to the power supply

connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB_PW R

P+4

GND

USB_PW R

P-4

P-7

P+7

GND

DUMMY

GND

P+6

P-6

ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

USB_PW R

P-5

P+5

GND

DUMMY

the front panel USB ports by

. When using

USB 2.0 Header ASRock I/O PlusTM provides you

(9-pin USB67) 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on (see p.8, No. 18) the rear panel. If the rear USB

Shared USB 2.0 Header This USB4_5 connector is shared

(9-pin USB4_5) with the USB 2.0 ports 4,5 on (see p.8, No. 29) ASRock I/O Plus

attaching the front panel USB cable to this connector (USB4_5), the USB ports 4,5 on ASRock I/O PlusTM will not be able to function.

AUX- R

GND GND

AUX- L

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

GND

IRRX

CD- R

GND GND

CD-L

CD1AUX1

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and (see p.8, No. 16) receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.8, No. 28) from sound sources such as (AUX1: see p.8, No. 27) a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.8, No. 26) convenient connection and

GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-R

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT- L

GND

AUD-OUT- R

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control of audio devices.

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

RESET#

GND

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.8, No. 15) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.8, No. 17)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

+5V

SPEAKER

DUMMY

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

(see p.8, No. 14) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.8, No. 6) match the black wire to the

CPU_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

ground pin.

Game Conne ctor Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) connector if the Game port (see p.8, No. 19) bracket is installed.

+5V

JBB1

JBX

MIDI_OUT

JBY

JBB2

MIDI_IN

JAX

JAB1

+5V

GND

+5V

JAB2

JAY

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.8, No. 7)

ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.8, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector

so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

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2.72.7

Serial ASerial A

2.7

Serial A

2.72.7

Serial ASerial A

This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.

A (SAA (SA

connector.

1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD functions on SATA, SATA HDDs must be operated in “RAID” mode.

2. “RAID” and “non-RAID” mode are options under “SATA Operation Mode” in BIOS setup. Please refer to page 27 for details. They need different drivers during actual operation.

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

A (SA

A) Hard Disks Installation

A (SAA (SA

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

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2.82.8

Making a SAMaking a SA

2.8

Making a SA

2.82.8

Making a SAMaking a SA

“RAID” Mode“RAID” Mode

“RAID” Mode

“RAID” Mode“RAID” Mode

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs, you will need to make a SATA driver before you start the OS installation.

STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

(Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

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

ROM as the boot device. STEP 3: When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate

Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>. STEP 4: Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive. WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>. STEP 5: The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers

into the floppy diskette.

Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system, or you may start to use “ALi RAID BIOS Setup Utility” to set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you install the OS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please find the document, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, at the following path in the Support CD:

A Driver DiskA Driver Disk

A Driver Disk

A Driver DiskA Driver Disk

ette Fette F

ette F

ette Fette F

or SAor SA

A Operation inA Operation in

or SA

A Operation in

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A Operation inA Operation in

.. \ RAID_SETUP_GUIDE \ English.PDF

2.92.9

SASA

2.9

2.92.9

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs operating in non-RAID mode, you don’t need to make a SATA driver diskette before OS installation.

A Operating in “non-RAID” ModeA Operating in “non-RAID” Mode

A Operating in “non-RAID” Mode

SASA

A Operating in “non-RAID” ModeA Operating in “non-RAID” Mode

Windows 98 SE and Windows ME must be installed by SATA operating in RAID mode, and you don’t need to make a SATA driver diskette for these two OS before OS installation.

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3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

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 store s the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Ple ase 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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3.1.23.1.2

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

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DIMM 1 DIMM 2

: K8A8X-M BIOS P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ : 2200 MHz : 128KB : 1024KB

: 512MB : 512MB/133MHz (DDR266) :None

[ :00:09]

[Tue 04/26/2005]

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 Conf iguration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

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

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

3.3.13.3.1

3.3.1

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Memory Clock Flexibility Option Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRAS TRP

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[200]

[Disabled] [Enabled]

x11

1.550 V

[Auto]

[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

Options for CPU

Select Screen

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

Select how to set the CPU host frequency.

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

CPU Host Frequency

While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency will show in the following item.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.

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Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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

Processor Maximum Multiplier

It will display Processor Maximum Multiplier 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 Multiplier and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

Advanced

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage

Memory Clock Flexibility Option Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length CAS Latency (CL) TRCD

[Auto]

[200]

[Disabled] [Enabled]

x11

1.550 V

[Manual]

[x8] [1.500V]

[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto]

Advanced

Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage

Memory Clock Flexibility Option Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRAS TRP

MA Timing

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

x11

1.550 V

[Manual]

[x8] [1.500V]

[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

[2T]

If AUTO, FID/VID will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, FID/VID 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

Select DRAM commands and address timing.

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

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Processor Multiplier

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. You may set the value from [x4] up to [x25] but no higher than the value of “Processor M aximum Multiplier”. For example, if the value of “Processor Maximum Multiplier” is [x11], the actual value of multiplier will be [x11] even if you set this item to a value higher than [x11]. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Processor Voltage

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. You may set the value from [1.550V] down to [0.800V]. 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: [133 MHz (DDR266)], [166 MHz (DDR333)], [200 MHz (DDR400)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Burst Length

Burst length can be set to 8 or 4 beats. 64 Bit Dq must use the 4 beats.

CAS Latency (CL)

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.0], [3.0], and [2.5].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK], [6CLK], [7CLK], [8CLK], [9CLK], [10CLK], [11CLK], and [12CLK].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK].

MA Timing

Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [2T], [1T]. The default value is [2T].

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3.3.2

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Settings

OnBoard AC97 Audio

OnBoard AC97 Modem OnBoard LAN

AGP Aperture Size AGP Data Rate AGP Fast Write

Graphics Adapter

Primary

HT Width HT Speed

[Auto]

[Auto] [Enabled]

[64 MB] [8X] [Disabled] [PCI]

[Auto] [Auto]

Enable/Disable onboard Audio device.

Select Screen

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

OnBoard AC97 Audio

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC97 Audio feature.

OnBoard LAN

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

AGP Aperture Size

It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the default value unless the installed AGP card’s specifications requires other sizes.

AGP Data Rate

For an AGP 3.0 card, you may set AGP Data Rate between [8X] or [4X], and the default value is [8X]. For an AGP 2.0 card, you may set AGP Data Rate among [4X], [2X], and [1X], and the default value is [4X].

AGP Fast Write

Use this item to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol support.

Primary Graphics Adapter

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.

HT Width

You may set the HyperTransport width as [8 Bit], [16 Bit], or [Auto]. The default value is [Auto].

HT Speed

You may set the HyperTransport speed as [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz], or [1000 MHz]. The default value is [Auto].

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3.3.3

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Repost Video on STR Resume

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

[Auto]

[No]

[Power Off] [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-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Restore on AC/Power Loss” will be hidden.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

If you set the item “Suspend to RAM” to [Auto], you may use this item 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.

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3.3.4

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

IDE Configuration

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

OnBoard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave

OnBoard IDE Controller

You may ena ble either the pri mary IDE cha nnel or the secondary IDE cha nnel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

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 [RAID]. If you don’t want to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs, please select [non-RAID].

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will use the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” as well.

Advanced

Primary IDE Master

:Hard Disk

Device

:MAXTOR 6L080J4

Vendor

:80.0 GB

Size

:Supported

LBA Mode

:16Sectors

Block Mode

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

[Both]

[Enabled] [RAID]

[Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [ATAPI CDROM] [Not Detected]

[Auto]

DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. PRIMARY: enables only the Primary IDE Controller. SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary IDE Controller. BOTH: enables both IDE Controllers.

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

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

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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/D VD 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.

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].

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

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3.3.5

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

PCIPnP Configuration

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

may cause system to malfunction.

[64]

[Enabled]

ValueinunitsofPCI 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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3.3.6

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

Floppy Configuration

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

Floppy B

3.3.73.3.7

3.3.7

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Super IO Configuration

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1.44 MB 3 "]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

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].

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Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it.

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

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3.3.83.3.8

3.3.8

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Disabled]

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 item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device connected, “Auto” option will disable the legacy USB support.

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 te mperature, CPU fa n speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

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

: 2833 RPM :N/A

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

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Select Screen

Select Item

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

3.53.5

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 configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives

3.5.13.5.1

3.5.1

3.5.13.5.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

Bootup Num-Lock

[Disabled]

[On]

Configure Settings during System Boot.

Select Screen

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

To enable or disable the boot from network feature.

Select Screen

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

Boot From Network

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

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

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3.5.23.5.2

3.5.2

3.5.23.5.2

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

In this section, you may specify the boot sequence from the available devices in your system.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device

[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08] [CD /DVD: SM-CD-ROM C]

Boot

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

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

Select Screen Select Item

Likewise, you may also specify the boot sequence from the available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives.

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.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password Clear User Password

Install or Change the password.

Select Screen

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

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Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

3.73.7

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Select Screen

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

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, “Discard 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, “Discard 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.

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Software SupporSoftware Suppor

Software Suppor

4.4.

Software SupporSoftware Suppor

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. 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.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

4.2.1

4.2.14.2.1

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.

4.2.24.2.2

4.2.2

4.2.24.2.2

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

4.2.3

4.2.34.2.3

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.44.2.4

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.

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

Running The Support CD

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

Drivers Menu

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

Utilities Menu

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

Contact InformationContact Information

Contact Information

Contact InformationContact Information

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APPENDIX:

APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology under Windows system. When using this feature, please make sure to install “AMD Processor Driver” from the “Support CD” first.

If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology:

1. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows XP only)

3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab.

4. Click the “Power…” button. The following dialog box appears.

5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management.

6. Click OK to implement settings.

If you are using Windows 98SE/ME operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology:

1. From the Windows 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab.

3. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the “Settings...” button.

4. From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology tab.

5. Click the Performance combo list box, to select desired mode. Auto- matic mode is the recommended setting.

6. Click OK to implement settings.

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