ASRock M266A R3.0 User Manual

M266A

User Manual

Version 3.0

Published July 2003

Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents

1 Introduction .......................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ................................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ......................................................................... 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout ............................................................... 7

1.4 ASRock I/OTM........................................................................... 8

2 Installation............................................................. 9

2.1 Screw Holes............................................................................ 9

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions .................................................... 9

2.3 CPU Installation ....................................................................... 10

2.4 Installation of CPU fan and Heatsink ...................................... 10

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................. 11

2.6 Expansion Slots ...................................................................... 11

2.7 Jumpers Setup ....................................................................... 12

2.8 Connectors ............................................................................. 13

3 BIOS Setup ............................................................. 15

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 15

3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu ................................................. 15

3.3 Legend Bar ............................................................................. 16

3.4 Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................... 16

3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup ......................................................... 19

3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup ....................................................... 20

3.7 Power Management Setup ..................................................... 22

3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup ....................................................... 23

3.9 Peripheral Setup ..................................................................... 24

3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup ........................................................ 26

3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password..... 26

3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .............................. 26

3.13 Save Settings and Exit ........................................................... 26

3.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 26

4 Software Support .................................................. 27

4.1 Installing Operating System .................................................... 27

4.2 Support CD Information .......................................................... 27

4.2.1 Running The Support CD ................................................... 27

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ..................................................................... 27

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ...................................................................... 27

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program............................... 27

4.2.5 Contact Information ........................................................... 27

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock M266A 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.
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by­step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic
BIOS setup and Support CD information.

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 http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock M266A motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm)
ASRock M266A Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Intel-VIA Support CD
1 Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)
1 Cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
1 ASRock I/O shield
1 COM port bracket
1 ASRock MR card (optional)

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1.2 Specifications

Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm)
CPU: Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor
Chipsets: North Bridge:

VIA P4M266A, FSB@533 / 400 MHz
with Hyper-Threading Technology ready (see CAUTION 1);

South Bridge:

VIA VT8235, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots:

DDR DIMM1 and DDR DIMM2
support PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices

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

Chassis temperature sensing;
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer

PCI slots: 2 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3V/1.5V, 4X/2X/1X AGP card
AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (optional)
USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and a set of header for two additional

USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 2)

ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;

1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports;
1 VGA port;1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;
Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + 1 Game port

BIOS: AMI BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;

ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;
Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 3)

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

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CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please
check page 21.

2. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft
Windows® XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft
Windows® 98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft® official
document at

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx

3. Although M266A offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of M266A is
set to perform over clocking, other clocks, such as PCI clock,
AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be overclocked
proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or
damage the CPU and the motherboard.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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28

27
26
25
24
23

22
21

19.1cm (7.5 in)

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2

Keyboard

VGA

PARALLEL PORT

LAN

(optional)

USB 2.0

Ports

USB 2.0

Ports

Lineout

Line

Line in

In

Mic

GAME AUDIO1

Mic in

GAME AUDIO1

In

JL1

JR1

AUDIO1

1

AUDIO
CODEC

Super

I/O

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3

CPU_FAN1

mPGA478B

5

4

IDE2

6

VIA

LAN PHY

2MB

BIOS

ATXPWR1

CD1

AUX1

Chipset

M266A

AGP1

P4M266A

DDR DIMM1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

PCI 1

COM1

1

AMR1

PCI 2

CMOS

IR1

Battery

1

PS2_USB_PWR1

1

18 13

1920

CLRCMOS1

FLOPPY1

USB45

1

151617

VIA

VT8235

14

SPEAKER1

PANEL1

CHA_FAN1

PLED PWRBTN

1

HDLED RST

24.4cm (9.6 in)

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IDE1

8

9

10

1

11
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1 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 2 CPU Socket
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 North Bridge Controller
5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 2) 6 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)
7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 8 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)
9 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2) 10 South Bridge Controller
11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 12 Speaker Connector (SPEAKER 1)
13 System Panel Connector (PANEL1) 14 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
17 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 18 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
19 AMR Slot (AMR1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
21 AUDIO CODEC 22 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)
23 JR1 Jumper 24 JL1 Jumper
25 Flash Memory 26 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 28 LAN PHY
29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

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1.4 ASRock I/O

1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port
3 Game Port 4 Microphone (Pink)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Line Out (Lime)
7 USB 2.0 Ports 8 VGA Port
9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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Chapter 2 Installation

M266A is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Before
you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that
the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.

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.

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.

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2.3 CPU 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.

Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Intel® Pentium 4® and Celeron® CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan.
Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve
heat transfer. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas­tened and in good contact with each other. For proper installation, please
kindly refer to the instruction manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink.

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

M266A motherboard provides 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.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place

and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on M266A motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92

Modem functionality.

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

The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can
securely fasten the graphics card inserted.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the

expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.

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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2.7 Jumpers Setup

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

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.7 item 18) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

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

power supply.

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

JR1(see p.7 item 23)
JL1(see p.7 item 24)

JL1

JR1

JL1

JR1

fig. 1 fig. 2

Note: When you connect speakers in back panel and front panel at the same time,

1. If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short (see fig. 1), both front panel and
rear panel audio connectors can work.

2. If both jumper caps on JL1 and JR1 are removed (see fig. 2), only front
panel audio works.

However, it requires your front panel to support the function.

Clear CMOS

CLRCMOS1

(see p.7 item 15)

2-pin jumper

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

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper
cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to
remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS.

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2.7 Connectors

Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over
these connectors.

Connector Figure Description

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.7 item 14)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1

Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.7 item 7) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7 item 6)

Red marking

PIN1

IDE1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

PIN1

IDE2

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable

Note: 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).

USB 2.0 header ASRock I/OTM provides you

(9-pin USB45) 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the
(see p.7 item 16) rear panel. If the rear USB

ports are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available
for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports.

Infrared module connector This connector supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.7 item 17) and receiving infrared module.

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Internal audio connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.7 item 27) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.7 item 26) a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

CD1

AUX1

tuner card, or MPEG card.

1

GND

+5VA

MIC-POWER

MIC

BACKOUT-R

BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT-L

GND

AUD-OUT-R

control of audio devices.

Front panel audio connector This is an interface for front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.7 item 22) convenient connection and

System panel connector This connector accommo-

(9-pin PANEL1) dates several system front
(see p.7 item 13) panel functions.

External speaker connector This connector allows you

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) to attach to an external
(see p.7 item 12) speaker.

Chassis fan connector Connect the fan cable to the

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) connector matching the black
(see p.7 item 11 ) wire to the ground pin.

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

CPU fan connector Connect the fan cable to the

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) connector matching the black
(see p.7 item 3) wire to the ground pin.

ATX power connector Connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1 ) supply to the connector.

(see p.7 item 29)

Serial port connector This COM1 header supports

(9-pin COM1) a serial port module.

(see p.7 item 20)

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility

This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility.
The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When yo u
start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press
<F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility,
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can 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 refer
ence purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see
on your screen.

3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup utility, the following screen appears:

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

M266 (A)BIOS P1.50

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced CMOS Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup
Power Management Setup
PCI /Plug and Play Setup

Peripheral Setup

Hardware Monitor Setup

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings

Save Savings and Exit

Exit Without Saving

F1: Help

F1: Help

Esc: Exit

Esc: Exit

Set Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

: Select Item
: Select Menu

+/-: Change Values

Enter: Select Sub-Menu

F9: Setup Defaults
F10: Save & Exit

The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available.
The highlighted item is currently selected. Use arrow keys to move the
highlight bar to select items, then press <Enter> to make configuration for a
specific item.

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3.3 Legend Bar

At the bottom of all the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the
keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions:

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

<F1> Displays the General Help Screen
<ESC> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu

from the current menu

/ Moves cursor up or down between fields
/ Selects menu to the left or right
+ / - Increases or decreases values
<Enter> Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field
<F9> Loads all the setup items to the default value
<F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

3.4 Standard CMOS Setup

This menu lists out the basic information about your system.

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

[ Setup Help ]Standard CMOS Setup

System Date
System Time

Floppy Drives
IDE Devices

BIOS Version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Cache Size
Microcode Update
TotalMemory

DDR1
DDR2

Jul

08 2003 Tue

20:07:40

M266<A> BIOS P1.50
Pentium(R)4CPU

2400 MHz
512 KB
F24/0F
224 MB + 32 MB Share Memory
256 MB / 100 MHz <DDR 200>
None

Month: Jan -Dec

Day: 01-31

Year:1980 - 2099

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

System Date [Month/Day/Year]

Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are
Month: [Jan to Dec], Day: [1 to 31], Year: [1980 to 2099). Use keys to move
between the Month, Day and Year fields.

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Set the system to the time that you specify. Use keys to move between
the Hour, Minute and Second fields.

Floppy Drives

Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.

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+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

IDE Devices

Use this to configure IDE devices.
There are two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) available in your system,
and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave).
Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
Highlight “Primary IDE Master” then press <Enter> to display the submenu:

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY - VERSION3.31a

Primary IDE Master:

Type

Cylinders
Heads
Write Precompensation
Sectors
Maximum Capacity
LBA Mode
Block Mode
Fast ProgrammedI/O Modes
32 BitTransfer Mode
Ultra DMA Mode

Auto

On
On
Auto
On
Auto

[ Setup Help ]

Select howto set the
parameters ofdrive,

Or
Select [AUTO]to set
all HDDparameters
automatically.

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

TYPE

It allows user to select the type of the IDE Drive. Below are the
configuration options. After making your selections on this sub-menu,
press <ESC> key to return to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk
drive field will display the size for the hard disk drive that you configured.
[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads,

and sectors per track for the drive.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure
you have the correct configuration information supplied by
the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the
system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If auto-

detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in
the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
If the auto-detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too
old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an
older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters.
In these cases, select [User] to manually enter the IDE hard disk
drive parameters.

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After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a
disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new
IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can
write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set
the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

Cylinders

This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value.

Heads

This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct values.

Write Precompensation

Enter Write Precompensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to
determine the correct value.

Sectors

This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value.

Maximum Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS
based on the drive information you entered.

LBA Mode

This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS
and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the LBA
mode.

Block Mode

Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading or
writing more data during each transfer.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes

This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.

32 Bit Transfer Mode

It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data
transfer rate.

Ultra DMA Mode

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.

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3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Advanced CMOS Setup

Quick Boot Mode

Boot Up Num-Lock
Boot To OS/2
Password Check
Boot From Network

Boot Device Priority

Enabled

On
No
Setup
Disabled

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> toenable or
disable thequick boot
mode.

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

Quick Boot

This mode speeds up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings.

Boot Up Num-Lock

This automatically activates the Numeric Lock function after boot up.

Boot to OS/2

This enables boot up to OS/2 operating system.

Password Check

Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration options: [Setup],
[Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed
before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password Check” is
performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.

Boot From Network

Use this to enable or disable “boot from network” feature.

Boot Device Priority

Use this to select the priority and order of the devices that your system searches
for an operating system at start-up time.

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3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Advanced Chipset Setup

Spread Spectrum

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency
CPU Ratio Selection
SDRAM Frequency

AGP Mode
AGP Aperture Size
Onboard VGA Share Memory
SDRAM CAS# Latency
CPU Read DRAM Fast Ready
Read Around Write
CPU R/W DRAM 0WS
PCI Delay Transaction
Hyper-Threading Technology

USB Controller
USB DeviceLegacy Support

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

Disabled

Auto
133MHz
Locked
Auto

4x
128MB
32

MB

2.5
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Auto

En

abled

Disabled

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

Spread Spectrum

This field should always set to be “Disabled” for better system stability.

CPU Host Frequency

This allows you to set the front side bus frequency for the installed processor.

[Auto]

The motherboard detects the jumper setup and sets the CPU host frequency
automatically.

[Manual]

This allows user to set CPU host frequency manually. However, this is not
recommended unless user thoroughly knows the feature. Wrong setup may
cause problems during operation.

CPU Ratio Selection

CPU Ratio is the multiple that times the frontside bus frequency will equal
the core speed of the installed processor. Whether the option is open or locked
is determined by the installed processor.

SDRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

AGP Mode

The default is 4X. You may also choose 1X or 2X for older version of
VGA cards.

AGP Aperture Size

It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics
memory. We recommend that you leave this field at the default value unless
your AGP card requires other sizes.

[SetupHelp]

<Enter> to enable or
disable the feature of
spread spectrum.

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

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OnBoard VGA Share Memory

This allows you to select the size of share memory for onboard VGA. OnBoard
VGA will get better resolution if larger size of share memory is selected. Please
do not select [Disabled] if PCI graphics card is not inserted.

SDRAM CAS# Latency:

This parameter controls the latency between the read command and the
time the data available.

CPU Read DRAM Fast Ready

The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability.

Read Around Write

The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability.

CPU R/W DRAM 0WS

The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability.

PCI Delay Transaction

Enable PCI Delay Transaction 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.

Hyper-Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium® 4
processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system
that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows
XP SP1. Set to [Auto] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version

2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support
Hyper-Threading technology.

USB Controller

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

USB Device Legacy Support

Use this to enable or disable support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as
mouse, keyboard,... etc.

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3.7 Power Management Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

[ Setup Help ]Power Management Setup

Suspend To RAM

Repost Video on STR Resume
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

RTC Alarm Date
RTC Alarm Hour
RTCAlarmMinute
RTC Alarm Second

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

Disabled

Disabled

Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
15
12
30
30

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

<Enter> to select
auto-detect or disable
the STR feature.

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

Suspend to RAM

This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the ACPI
Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system
supports it.

Repost Video on STR Resume

This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume.

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 to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

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

Keyboard Power On

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

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.
If [Enabled] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second
sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.

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3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

PCI/PlugandPlaySetup

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)

Primary Graphics Adapter

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PCI

[ Setup Help ]

<Enter> to select PCI
clocks. Leave on
default setting for the
best PCI performance.

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)

The default is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless your PCI
expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

Primary Graphics Adapter

Select [PCI], [Add-On AGP], or [OnBoard AGP] as the primary graphics adapter.

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3.9 Peripheral Setup

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY - VERSION3.31a

Peripheral Configuration

[ Setup Help ]

OnBoard FDC Auto

OnBoard Serial Port

OnBoard Serial Port
OnBoard Infrared Port

OnBoard Infrared Port
OnBoard Parallel Port

OnBoard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

Parallel Port Mode
EPP Version

EPP Version
Parallel Port IRQ

Parallel Port IRQ
Parallel Port DMA Channel

Parallel Port DMA Channel

OnBoard Midi Port

OnBoard Midi Port

Midi IRQ Select

Midi IRQ Select

OnBoard Game Port

OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard IDE

OnBoard IDE
OnBoard LAN

OnBoard LAN
OnBoard AC' 97 Audio

OnBoard AC' 97 Audio
OnBoard MC' 97 Modem

OnBoard MC' 97 Modem

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select

Auto
Disabled
Auto
ECP+EPP

1.9
Auto
Auto
Disabled
5
200h
Both
Enabled
Auto
Auto

Sub-Menu

<Enter> to enable or
disable the floppy
drive controller.

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

OnBoard FDC

Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

OnBoard Serial Port

Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or disable serial ports.
Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 /
COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].

OnBoard Infrared Port

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard infrared port feature.
Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the infrared module is installed.

OnBoard Parallel Port

Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port.
Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].

Parallel Port Mode

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”.

OnBoard Midi Port

Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [330], [300], [290], [292].

OnBoard Game Port

Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [200h], [208h].

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OnBoard IDE

You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel.
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 LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature.

OnBoard AC’97 Audio

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC’97 audio feature.

OnBoard MC’97 Modem

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard MC’97 Modem feature.

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3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup

You can select “Hardware Monitor Setup” to check the status of the hardware
on your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature,
Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.

AMIBIOS SETUPUTILITY - VERSION3.31a

Hardware Monitor Setup

[ Setup Help ]

CPU Temperature
M/B

Temperature
CPU FAN Speed
Chassis

Fan Speed
Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

35C/ 95F
27C/ 82F
3110 RPM

0RPM

1.72 V

3.31 V

4.97 V

12.16 V

Enter:Select

+/-:Change Values

Sub-Menu

F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save &Exit

3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password

These two options allow you to specify the supervisor / user password.
Valid password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination.

3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings

When you select this option, it will pop up a dialog box that lets you install
optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press <Enter>
to install the default values. The optimized default setting place demands on the
system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such
as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install
the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them.

3.13 Save Settings and Exit

Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made and
exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

3.14 Exit Without Saving

Select this item and press <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving
any changes.

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Chapter 4 Software Support

4.1 Install 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.

4.2 Support CD Information

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

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file
ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

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

4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program

ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to
install your own PC system step by step. You can find the file through the
following path:

..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT

To see this demo program, you can run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file.

4.2.5 Contact Information

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.

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