ASROCK M3A770DE User Manual

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

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

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

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

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Published May 2010

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 AM3 CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Ora nge) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 27 Front Panel Audio Header 8 A TX Power Conne ctor (ATXPWR1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 12 Southbridge Controller 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 13 Primary SATAII Conne ctor (SAT AII_1, Red) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot 14 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3, Red) (PCIE3; Orange) 15 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green) 16 Chassis Speaker Header 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; Green)

(SPEAKER 1, Purple) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2, Red) 35 Northbridge Controller 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) 11 Powered eSA T AII/USB Connector

** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Port (USB2) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

4 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 Optical SPDIF Out Port 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port LED Indications

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.

See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

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

(No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4) 2 V -- -- -4VV---6 VVV-8 VVVV

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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 “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to

select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your change. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click “OK” to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock M3A770DE 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, cha pter 1 a nd 2 contain introduction of the motherboard a nd step-by-step 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 http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

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Package Contents

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Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A770DE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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Specifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

CPU - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 /

X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration)

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

(green @ x16 mode, orange @ x4 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

- 3 x PCI slots

- Supports ATITM CrossFireX

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 11DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

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

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 7)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wa ke Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM V oltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

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

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant

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- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 13)

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

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology . Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 26 for details.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology . Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

5. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode s. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

6. Before installing SA TAII hard disk to SATAII connector, ple ase read the “SA TAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 29 of “User Manual” in the support CD to adjust your SA TAII hard disk drive to SA TAII mode. You can also connect SA TA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

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

8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner . ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

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9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

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

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

13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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InstallationInstallation

Installation

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InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

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

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to se cure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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CPU Installation

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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.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.2 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.2 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden- tical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2

(Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated Populated - (2) - - Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four

slots.

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1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory T e chnology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. If you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the bre a k

on the slot.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining cli ps at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function.

1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green).

2. For the information of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI Express VGA cards and CrossFireXTM setup procedures, please refer to “CrossFireX

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.

and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide” on page 15.

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and Quad CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX

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Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM technology offer the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM enable the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS, and Quad CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireXTM?

A complete CrossFireXTM system requires a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireXTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireX Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireXTM Ready cards. This applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for CrossFireXTM VGA card support list according to the OS you install.

For Windows® XP Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.9 Radeon 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.9 Radeon 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.9 Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 8.9 Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 8.9

For Windows® Vista Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.9 Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 8.9 Radeon 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.9 Radeon 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.9 Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 8.9 Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 8.9

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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.

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Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation

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

Step 2. Install the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. For the proper installa-

tion procedures, plea se refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 3. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFireTM Bridge on

CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

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Step 4. Connect the DVI monitor ca ble to the DVI connector on the Ra deon graphics

card on PCIE2 slot. (Y ou may use the D VI to D-Sub ada pter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interfa ce, a nd then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub ada pter .)

Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 6. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver in stalled in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 7. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed

in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. You must have Microsoft .NET Fra mework installed prior to downloading and installing the CAT ALYST Control Center . Please check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® VistaTM OS:

Install the CA TALYST Control Center. Plea se check AMD website f or details.

Step 8. Restart your computer. Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your syste m, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “A TI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

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“Advanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireX function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX feature.

Enable CrossFire

Step 11. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX

feature.

* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details.

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2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express V GA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, plea se refer to the document at the f ollowing path in the Support CD:

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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 pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is pla ced on

these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

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

USB wake up events.

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

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 10)

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

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

Clear CMOSDefault

OpenShort

EUP LAN Jumper

(EUP_LAN, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 11)

Note: EUP_LAN jumper design de crea se s the power consumption of this motherboard

to meet EuP standard.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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

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Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 25)

the red-striped side to Pin1

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

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 9)

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connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: P l e ase re fe r t o t h e in struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

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

(SAT AII_1: see p.2, No. 13) connectors support SATAII (SAT AII_2: see p.2, No. 17) or SATA hard disk for internal (SAT AII_3: see p.2, No. 14) storage devices. The current (SAT AII_4: see p.2, No. 15) SATAII interface allows up to

SATAII_1 SATAII_3

SATAII_2 SATAII_4

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

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

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SA TAII

connector on this motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SAT A power ca ble to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SATA HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

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

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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 21) three USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 19)

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 20)

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.2 No. 24) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 28) from sound sources such as

CD1

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

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

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

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

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

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

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

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled].

System Panel Hea der This header a ccommodate s

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 22) functions.

Chassis Spea ker He ader Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this hea der. (see p.2 No. 16)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.10 No. 18) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 34)

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CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fa n

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 5) match the black wire to the

4 3 2 1

ground pin.

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

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 8)

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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2)

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Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector , it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power

4 8

supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

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Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module. (see p.2 No.26)

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA (see p.2 No. 29) card, allows the system to

connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI V GA card to this header.

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HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the bla ck end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)

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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card.

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If you want to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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

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

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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID function s, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SAT AII HDDs without NCQ a nd Hot Plug function s

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

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

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD AHCI drivers. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)

.. \ I386 (For Windows® Vista .. \ AMD64 (For Windows® Vista

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, ple ase enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Theref ore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

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1. Einführung

1. Einführung1. Einführung

Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf des ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard, ein zuverlässiges Produkt, welches unter den ständigen, strengen Qualitätskontrollen von ASRock gefertigt wurde. Es bietet Ihnen exzellente Leistung und robuste s Design, gemäß der Verpflichtung von ASRock zu Qualität und Halbarkeit. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung führt in das Motherboard und die schrittweise Installation ein. Details über das Motherboard finden Sie in der Bedienungsanleitung auf der Support-CD.

Da sich Motherboard-Spezifikationen und BIOS-Software verändern können, kann der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ebenfalls jederzeit geändert werden. Für den Fall, dass sich Änderungen an diesem Handbuch ergeben, wird eine neue Version auf der ASRock-Website, ohne weitere Ankündigung, verfügbar sein. Die neuesten Grafikkarten und unterstützten CPUs sind auch auf der ASRock-Website aufgelistet. ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com Wenn Sie technische Unterstützung zu Ihrem Motherboard oder spezifische Informationen zu Ihrem Modell benötigen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Webseite: www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Kartoninhalt

ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard

(ATX-Formfa ktor: 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm; 12.0 Zoll x 8.2 Zoll) ASRock M3A770DE Schnellinstallationsanleitung ASRock M3A770DE Support-CD Ein 80-adriges Ultra-ATA 66/100/133 IDE-Flachbandkabel Zwei Seriell-A T A- (SA T A) Datenk abel (Option) Ein I/O Shield

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Plattform - ATX-Formfaktor: 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm; 12.0 Zoll x 8.2 Zoll CPU - Unterstützung von Socket AM3-Proze ssoren: AMD Phenom

II X4 / X3 / X2 (außer 920 / 940) und Athlon X4 / X3 / X2 Prozessor

- Unterstützt CPU bis 140W

- Unterstützt AMD OverDriveTM mit ACC-Funktion (Advanced Clock Calibration, Erweiterte Taktkalibrierung)

- AMD LIVE!TM-bereit

- Unterstützt Cool ‘n’ QuietTM-T echnologie von AMD

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Unterstützt U ntied-Übertaktungstechnologie (siehe VORSICHT 1)

- Unterstützt Hyper-Transport- 3.0 Technologie (HT 3.0)

Chipsatz - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD 710

Speicher - Unterstützung von Dual-Kan al-Speichertechnologie

(siehe VORSICHT 2)

- 4 x Steckplätze für DDR3

- Unterstützt DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, ungepufferter Speicher (siehe VORSICHT 3)

- Max. Kapazität des Systemspeichers: 16GB

(siehe VORSICHT 4) Erweiterungs- - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16-Steckplatz steckplätze (grün für x16-Modus, orange für x4-Modus)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1-Steckplatz

- 3 x PCI -Steckplätze

- Unterstützt ATITM CrossFireX

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 1 1DL

- Unterstützt W a ke-On-LAN E/A-Anschlüsse I/O Pa nel an der - 1 x PS/2-Mausanschluss Rückseite - 1 x PS/2-Tastatura n schluss

- 1 x Koaxial-SPDIF-Ausgang

- 1 x optischer SPDIF-Ausgang

- 4 x Standard-USB 2.0-Anschlüsse

- 2 x eSATAII/USB-Anschluss mit Stromversorgung

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- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port mit LED (ACT/LINK LED und SPEED LED)

- HD Audiobuchse: Lautsprecher seitlich / Lautsprecher hinten / Mitte/Bass / Audioeingang/ Lautsprecher vorne / Mikrofon (siehe VORSICHT 5)

Anschlüsse - 4 x SATAII-Anschlüsse, unterstützt bis 3.0 Gb/s

Datenübertragungsrate, unterstützt RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 und JBOD), NCQ, AHCI und “Hot Plug” Funktionen (siehe VORSICHT 6)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE-An schlüsse (U nterstützt bis 2 IDE-Geräte)

- 1 x FDD-Anschlüsse

- 1 x Infrarot-Modul-Header

- 1 x COM-Anschluss-Header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF-Anschluss

- CPU/Gehäuse/Stromlüfter-Anschluss

- 24-pin ATX-Netz-Header

- 8-pin anschluss für 12V-ATX-Netzteil

- Interne Audio-Anschlüsse

- Anschluss für Audio auf der Gehäusevorderseite

- 3 x USB 2.0-Anschlüsse (Unterstützung 6 zusätzlicher USB 2.0-Anschlüsse) (siehe VORSICHT 7)

BIOS - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI legal BIOS mit Unterstützung für “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1-Weckfunktionen

- JumperFree-Modus

- SMBIOS 2.3.1

- Zentraleinheit, VCCM Stromspannung Multianpassung

- Unterstützt Smart BIOS

Support-CD - Treiber, Dienstprogramme, Antivirussoftware

(Probeversion), AMD OverDriveTM-Dienstprogramm

Einzigartige - ASRock OC Tuner (siehe VORSICHT 8) Eigenschaft - Intelligent Energy Saver (Intelligente Energiesparfunktion)

(siehe VORSICHT 9)

- Sofortstart

- ASRock Instant Flash (siehe VORSICHT 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- Schrittloser CPU-Frequenz-Kontrolle (siehe VORSICHT 11)

- ASRock U-COP (siehe VORSICHT 12)

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

Hardware Monitor - CPU-Temperatursensor

- Motherboardtemperaturerkennung

- Drehzahlmessung für CPU/Gehäuse/Stromlüfter

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