ASRock N61P-GS User Manual

N61P-GS /

N61P-S

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2008

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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

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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) .................................. 15

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature........................................................ 16

2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 17

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 18

2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 22

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

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

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

2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 24

2.12 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 26

2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

2.14 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 28

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 29

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 30

3.3 Smart Screen ............................................................................ 31

3.4 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 32

Vista

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

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 29

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 30

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 33

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 38

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 40

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64-bit Without RAID Functions ...................................... 26

64-bit With RAID Functions ........................................... 26

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

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

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64-bit With RAID

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3.4.4 IDE Configuration............................................................. 41

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 43

3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 44

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 44

3.4.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 46

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 47

3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 48

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 48

3.7 Security Screen ......................................................................... 49

3.8 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 50

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 51

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 51

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 51

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... ................ 51

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 51

4.2.4 Contact Information .......................................................... 51

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock N61P-GS / N61P-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and

endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-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

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

1.11.1

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1.1

1.11.1

One ASRock N61P-GS / N61P-S Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm)

One ASRock N61P-GS / N61P-S Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N61P-GS / N61P-S Support CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

One I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 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 (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows

LAN - N61P-GS

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 5)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6)

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL-GR, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- N61P-S

Realtek PHY RTL8201EL-GR/RTL8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

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

(N61P-GS)

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port (N61P-S)

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

GeForce6-class graphics

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

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

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 7)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x Print port header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio header

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 8)

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

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1 1)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13 ) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE

* 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 third-

party 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 CPU up to 95W. Please refer to our website for

CPU support list. ASRock website

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 28 for details.

3. 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.

4. 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

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5. 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 64-

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

6. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor

and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA

information.

7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read 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.

8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows

VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

9. 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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10. 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:

11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-

mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-

mended 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 and the heatsink when you install the PC

system.

13. 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.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2_USB_PW1

COM1

VGA1

USB 2.0 T: U SB 2 B: USB3

USB 2.0 T: U SB 0 B: USB1

Bottom:

MIC IN

AM2+

DDR2 1066

CPU_FAN1

Top: RJ-45

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

ATX12V1

HD_AUDIO1

AUDIO CODEC

Super

I/O

PCIE1

LAN PHY

CD1

FLOPPY1

17.8cm (7.0-in)

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

FSB800

SOCKET AM2

NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE /

nForce

PCIE2

PCI1

PCI2

LPT1

Dual Channel

430

RoHS

PANEL1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

RAID

SATAII_1(PORT0)

SATAII_3(PORT2)

SATAII_4(PORT3) SATAII_2(PORT 1)

CMOS

BATTERY

USB4_5

USB6_7

CLRCMOS1

SPEAKER1

ATXPWR1

IDE1

4Mb BIOS

CHA_FAN1

24.4cm (9.6-in)

7 8

11 12 13

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 Chassis Speaker Header 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 5 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1))19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 20 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 7 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 21 Front Panel Audio Header 8 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 9 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 22 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 23 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 27 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket

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1.41.4

1.4

1.41.4

I/O PI/O P

I/O P

I/O PI/O P

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 2 RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 VGA Port 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 COM Port

** 5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* On N61P-GS motherboard, there are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table

below for the LAN port LED indications. N61P-S motherboard does not have LAN port LED.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

LAN Port LED Indications

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

** 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

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

“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.

XP:

VistaTM:

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure 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 anti-

static 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

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

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 fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 2). 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 Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

N61P-GS / N61P-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM

slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)

memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory

modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory

Technology.

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 break

on the slot.

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 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 2 PCI slots and 2 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) 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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and

the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Multi

Monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi monitor

environment:

1. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). Please refer

to page 15 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.

2. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of this

motherboard. Connect another D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub connector of

the add-on PCI Express VGA card. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the

VGA/DVI-D connector of the add-on PCI Express VGA card.

3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”

option to adjust the memory capability to [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or

[256MB] to enable the function of onboard VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that

the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If

you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto],

will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is

inserted to this motherboard.

4. Install the onboard VGA driver to your system. If you have installed the

onboard VGA driver already, there is no need to install it again.

5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab so

that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps

below.

A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.

B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish

to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use

multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and

all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.

F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the

second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number

one, two and three.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display

Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor

according to the steps below.

A. Click the number ”2” icon.

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