ASRock K8VM890 User Manual

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K8VM890

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published February 2006

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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this manual 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 manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, 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 a n y defect or error in the manual 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.

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

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

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

1.4 HD 8CH I/O ................................................................................ 10

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

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

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 12

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 12

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 13

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and HDMR Slots) .................... 14

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature........................................................ 14

2.6 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 15

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 16

2.8 Serial A TA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................................ 19

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs.................. 19

2.10 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions. 20

2.11 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

Functions .................................................................................. 21

2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 21

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

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

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

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

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 35

3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 35

3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 36

3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 3 7

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 22

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

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 25

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 27

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 29

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 30

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 32

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 32

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 33

3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 34

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 36

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4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 38

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 38

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 38

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 38

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 38

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 38

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 K8VM890 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 VGA cards 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 K8VM890 Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock K8VM890 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8VM890 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 HD 8CH I/O Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 1 x HDMR Card (Optional)

http://www.asrock.com

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm CPU - 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMD AthlonTM 64

and 32-bit/64-bit Sempron Processors

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology (see CAUTION 1)

- Chipset capable to FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® K8M890 CE

- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237A

Memory - 2 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266

- Max. capacity: 2GB

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)

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

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI slots

- 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot

- 1 x HDMR slot

Graphics - VIA® Delta Chrome DX9.0 VGA

- Pixel Shader 2.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB (when total system memory size is more than 512MB)

Audio - Realtek ALC861 7.1 channel CODEC with High Definition

Audio

LAN - Realtek PHY VT6103

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x VGA Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors,

support RAID (RAID 0, 1, JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions

- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x IR header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- Supports jumperfree Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Motherboard Temperature Sensing

- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

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

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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CAUTION!

1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

3. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to

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

5. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.

6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 39 to

Quiet enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet support AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

technology. Since not all K8 754-pin CPU can

technology, please check AMD’s website for

details.

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 21 for details.

perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

Before you resume the system, plea se check if the CPU fa n 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.

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-cha nnel modes. Plea se check the ta ble on page 10 f or proper connection.

Windows® XP

SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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1.31.3

Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

1.3

Motherboard Layout

1.31.3

Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

PS2_USB_PW1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

VGA

21.3cm (8.4 in)

CPU_FAN1

IR1

Socket 754

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

CLRCMOS2

USB67

SPEAKER1

BATTERY

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RST

CMOS

ATXPWR1

IDE1

IDE2

SATA2

SATA1

CHA_FAN1

PANEL1

DDR400

4Mb

BIOS

FSB800

DDR 1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

VIA

VT8237A

SATA

GAME1

USB45

USB2.0 T: US B2 B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B0

RJ-45

B:USB1

CTR BASS

MicIn

30 29

26 25

Bottom:

USB2.0

ATX12V1

Top:

REAR SPK

Center:

SIDE SPK

COM1

Top:

Center:

LineIn

LineOut

VIA

K8M890 CE

Chipset

K8VM890

PCIE1

PCI1

PCI2

FLOPPY1

PCI

EXPRESS

ATA133

SUPER

I/O

AUDIO CODEC

LAN PHY

CD1

HD_AUDIO1

7.1CH HD

RoHS

PCIE2

HDMR1

24.4cm (9.6 in)

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 17 System Pa nel Hea der (P ANEL1) 3 North Bridge Controller 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 754-Pin CPU Socket 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Game Port Header (GAME1) 7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 22 Flash Memory 8 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 9 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1) 24 HDMR Slot (HDMR1) 10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 11 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 PCI EXPRESS Slot (PCIE2) 12 South Bridge Controller 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Secondary Serial A TA Conne ctor (SATA2) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS2) 29 PCI EXPRESS Slot (PCIE1) 15 Primary Serial ATA Conne ctor (SA T A1 ) 3 0 COM Port Header (COM1)

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1.41.4

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

1.4

HD 8CH I/O

1.41.4

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 VG A Port 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

* 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.

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

2 V -- -- -4VV---6VVV-8VVVV

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)

* If you use 8-channel audio and en a ble Multi-Streaming function, “Side Speaker” will be disabled

. Therefore, only 6-channel audio function will work but not 8-channel audio. To enable Multi Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose

“2CH”, “4CH”, or “6CH”, and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio to share Side Speaker.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

K8VM890 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 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 hole s to se cure 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 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.

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

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

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 fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 9, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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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)

This 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 SlotsExpansion Slots

2.4

Expansion Slots

2.42.4

Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots

(PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot)(PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot)

(PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot)

(PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot)(PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot)

There are 2 PCI Express slots, 2 PCI slots and 1 HDMR slot on K8VM890 motherboard.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x 1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface. HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem

functionality.

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.

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Multi Monitor feature. If you plan to enable the function of onboard VGA, please enter the option “Share Memory” of BIOS to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB]. Please note that the value you select should be less than the total capability of the system memory. The default value of “Share Memory” is [Auto], which will disable onboard VGA function when installing VGA card. After setting up BIOS, you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to enjoy multi-monitors.

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2.62.6

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.

Short

Open

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.9, 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.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) (see p.9 No. 14)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS2 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 2 pins on CLRCMOS2 for 5 seconds. However , ple ase 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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2.72.7

Onboard Headers and ConnectorsOnboard Headers and Connectors

2.7

Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.72.7

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.9, 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) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.9, No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.9, 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.9, No. 15) connectors support SATA data (SAT A2: see p.9, No. 13) cables for internal storage

SAT A2

devices. The current SATA

SAT A1

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.

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.

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USB 2.0 Header HD 8CH I/O provides you

(9-pin USB67) 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on (see p.9, No. 19) the rear panel. If the rear USB

USB 2.0 Header HD 8CH I/O provides you

(9-pin USB45) 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on (see p.9, No. 20) the rear panel. If the rear USB

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and (see p.9, No. 8) receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.9, No. 27) from sound sources such as

USB_PWR

IRTX

IRRX

P-7

P-6

P-5

P-4

+5VSB

CD-R

GND GND CD-L

GND

P+7

P+6

P+5

P+4

CD1

GND

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

GND

DUMMY

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

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

GND

PRESENC E#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_RET

OUT2_L

control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.9, No. 25) 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. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel. D. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled]. E. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose “Disable front panel jack

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

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PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

PWRBTN#

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.9, No. 17) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.9, No. 18)

SPEAKER

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.9, No. 16) match the black wire to the

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.9, No.6) match the black wire to the

CPU_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

ground pin.

Game Connector Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) connector if the Game port (see p.9, No. 21) 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.9, No. 9)

ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.9, 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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COM Port Header This COM port header is used

(9-pin COM1) to support a COM port module. (see p.9 No. 30)

2.82.8

Serial ASerial A

2.8

Serial A

2.82.8

Serial ASerial A

This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions (RAID0, 1, JBOD). 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

A (SA

A (SAA (SA

connector.

RRXD1

DDTR#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

A) Hard Disks Installation

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

TTXD1

DDCD#1

GND

RRI#1

RRTS#1

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

K8VM890 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA Devices.

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

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2.102.10

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.10

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.102.10

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

FunctionsFunctions

Functions

FunctionsFunctions

If you want to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP-64bit OS on your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps.

STEP 1: Make a SATA 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 then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>. D. 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>. E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy diskette.

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

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check theinstallation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 3: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After making a SATA driver diskette and using “RAID Installation Guid” to set RAID configuration, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your system.

After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” a nd “VIA RAID Tool Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, “Guide to VIA RAID Tool”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ VIA RAID Tool

Information

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If you want to use “VIA RAID Tool Information” in Windows environment,

please install SATA drivers from the Support CD again so that “VIA RAID

Tool Information” will be installed to your system as well.

2.112.11

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

2.11

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

2.112.11

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

RAID FunctionsRAID Functions

RAID Functions

RAID FunctionsRAID Functions

If you want to install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA HDDs without RAID functions or you want to install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your IDE

HDDs instead of SATA HDDs, please follow the below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the “Onboard SATA Operation Mode” option from [RAID] to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit on your system.

If you don’t want to set up RAID functions, there is no need to make a SATA driver diskette.

2.122.12

Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T

2.12

Untied Overclocking T

2.122.12

Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocing 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 and PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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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

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version

Processor Type Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DIMM 1 DIMM 2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

[Tue 11/08/2005]

: K8VM890 BIOS P1.00

(64bit supported) : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ : 2200 MHz :FC0/3A : 128KB : 1024KB

: 512MB with 64MB sharedmemory : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) :None

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.

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

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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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Configure CPU

Select Screen

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

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

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3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.3.1

CPU Configuration

3.3.13.3.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled] [Auto] []Enabled

x11

1.550 V

[Auto]

[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

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.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

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

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.

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Advanced

CPU Configuration

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool'n'Quiet

Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage

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

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, 4, or 2 beats.

CAS Latency (CL)

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[200]

[Enabled] [Auto] []Enabled

x11

1.550 V

[Manual]

[x8] [1.500V]

[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

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

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TRCD

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

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK], [6CLK], [7CLK], [8CLK], [9CLK], [10CLK], [11CLK], [12CLK], [13CLK], [14CLK], and [15CLK]. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

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

MA Timing

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

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.3.2

Chipset Configuration

3.3.23.3.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory Graphics Aperture Size

DRAM Voltage

V-Link Speed IDE Drive Strength PCI Delay Transaction OnBoard LAN OnBoard HD Audio

Front Panel Control

HT Width HT Speed

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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.

Share Memory

This allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], and [256MB]. The options are available when the size of the option is less than the total memory size.

Graphics Aperture Size

Use this to select Aperture Size of the onboard VGA. Configuration options are [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. The default value is [64MB].

[PCI] [Auto] [64MB]

[Auto]

[Normal] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto]

[Auto] [Auto]

To set DRAM Voltage.

Select Screen

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

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DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options are [Auto], [Low], [Normal], [High], and [Ultra High]. The default value is [Auto].

V-Link Speed

Use this to select the speed of V-Link Bus. Configuration options are [Normal], [Fast]. The default value is [Normal].

IDE Driving Strength

Select [Lowest], [Low], [Normal], or [Highest] for IDE driving strength.

PCI Delay Transaction

Enable PCI Delay T ransaction feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant.

OnBoard LAN

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

OnBoard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged.

Front Panel Control

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] f or the onboard HD Audio Front Pa nel.

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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3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.3.3

ACPI Configuration

3.3.33.3.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Disabled]

[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 “Repost Video on STR Resume” will be hidden.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

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

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3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.3.4

IDE Configuration

3.3.43.3.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

OnBoard IDE Controller

SATA Operation Mode

Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

OnBoard IDE Controller

You may enable or disable the IDE controller. Configuration options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].

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

Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA 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

:Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported

[Auto]

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

[Enabled]

[RAID]

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

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

Select Screen

Select Screen Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option F1 General Help

F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ESC Exit

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 (AT API Re movable 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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3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.3.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.3.53.3.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

PCI /PnP Configuration

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[32]

[Enabled]

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

Select Screen

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

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 BusM aster feature.

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.3.6

Floppy Configuration

3.3.63.3.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

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

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

Floppy B

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1.44 MB 3 "]

[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

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3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.3.7

Super IO Configuration

3.3.73.3.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

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

[Enabled]

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

Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

Select Screen

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

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4], [2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].

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].

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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].

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.3.8

USB Configuration

3.3.83.3.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support

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.

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3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.43.4

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard te mperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed

Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.5

Boot Screen

3.53.5

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor

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

: 2463 RPM :N/A

: 1.629V : 3.306V : 5.067V : 11.890V

Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

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

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device 2nd

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

Boot

Security Exit

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

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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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot From Network

VIA SATA RaidUtility Bootup Num-Lock

[Disabled]

[Enabled] [On]

Boot

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.

VIA SATA Raid Utility

Use this to enable or disable VIA 8237R Plus SATA Raid BIOS Utility during POST.

Boot Up Num-Lock

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

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.6

Security Screen

3.63.6

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

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

Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password Clear User Password

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Security

Install or Change the password.

Select Screen

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

Exit

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Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.7

Exit Screen

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Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit

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: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.24.2

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:

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.

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