ASRock M3A-GLAN User Manual

M3A-GLAN

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published May 2009

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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.

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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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 12

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 13

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 14

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots).......................... 16

2.5 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 17

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 1 8

2.7 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 22

2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 23

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 23

2.10 SA TA / S ATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 24

2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 26

2.12 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

With RAID Functions ................................................................. 26

2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.12.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.13 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 28

2.13.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.13.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 30

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64-bit

Functions .................................................................... 26

Functions...................................................................... 27

Functions...................................................................... 28

Functions...................................................................... 29

64-bit With RAID

64-bit

64-bit Without RAID

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3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 31

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 32

3.3 Smart Screen............................................................................ 33

3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 34

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 49

3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 50

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 51

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 52

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 53

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 53

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 31

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 32

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 35

3.4.2 Memory Configuration .................................................... 38

3.4.3 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 42

3.4.4 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 43

3.4.5 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 44

3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 46

3.4.7 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 47

3.4.8 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 47

3.4.9 USB Configuration .......................................................... 48

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 50

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 53

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 53

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 53

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 53

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock M3A-GLAN 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 and step-by-ste p 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 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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1.11.1

1 x ASRock M3A-GLAN Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A-GLAN Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A-GLAN Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm

CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom

FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor

- Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM Chipset

- Southbridge: AMD SB600

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3)

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

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

- 3 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Giga bit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 11DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock HD 6CH I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

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

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

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

RAID 1 a nd RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 5)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin A TX 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 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 12) 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 /

Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

* 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 30 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 14 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website

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 bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

5. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, plea se rea d the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 22 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

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

7. 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 Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

8. 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

http://www.asrock.com

VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-

environment.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you adopt. Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may not be applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this function for keeping the stability of your system.

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

19.8cm (7.8-in)

PS2_USB_PW1

PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

ATX12V1

COM1

USB2.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

USB2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

B:USB1

USB2.0 T:USB4 B:USB5

Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

29 28 27

25 24

LAN PHY

CD1

RoHS

Super

CPU_FAN1

IR1

PWR_FAN1

PCIE1

I/O

PCIE3

AUDIO CODEC

HD_AUDIO1

FLOPPY1

AMD 480X

CrossFire

Chipset

M3A-GLAN

PCIE2

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

CHA_FAN1

SPEAKER1

BIOS

1920

SOCKET AM2

Dual Channel

FSB800

DDRII_2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_4(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_3(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

IDE1

AM2+/AM3

Phenom II

DDR2 1066

30.5cm (12.0-in)

CMOS

BATTERY

CLRCMOS1

ATI

SB600

Chipset

(PORT4)

SATAII_4

(PORT3)

SATAII_3

PANEL1

USB8_9

PLEDPWRBTN

4Mb

HDLED RESET

(PORT2)

SATAII_2

USB6_7

(PORT1)

SATAII_1

11 12 13 14

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1, Orange) 2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 18 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 3 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 Chassis Speaker Header 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Front Panel Audio Header

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 7 ATX Power Connector (A TXPW R1) 23 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 9 Northbridge Controller 25 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 10 Southbridge Controller 26 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SAT AII Conne ctor (SA TAII_4 (PORT4)) 27 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3 (PORT3)) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 13 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2 (PORT2)) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Primary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1 (PORT1)) 30 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

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1.4

1.41.4

I/O PanelI/O Panel

I/O Panel

I/O PanelI/O Panel

1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 Serial Port: COM1 4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

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

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

LAN Port LED Indications

910

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: 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” or

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. For Windows After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

VistaTM:

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner Small Triangle

STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 31). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 a nd DDRII_2; Y ellow slots; see p.10 No.5) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DD R2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. Y ou may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Y ellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - (2) - - Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), plea se in stall identical DD R2 DIMM s in all four slots.

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 yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology .

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

5. If you adopt DDR2 1066 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDRII_3 and DDRII_4 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.

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

sna p ba ck 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 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

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

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

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

a chassis).

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

screws for later use.

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

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

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