ASRock N68-GS UCC, N68-S UCC User Manual

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N68-GS UCC /

N68-S UCC

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published February 2010

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Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-

tional 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

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With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of

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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

California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

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ContentsContents

Contents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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5 5

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

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 12

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

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13 13

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 1 4

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 15

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

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature........................................................ 17

2.6 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 18

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 19

2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 23

2.9 Serial A TA (SAT A) / Serial AT AII (SAT AII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 24

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 24

2.11 SAT A / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 25

2.12 Driver Installation Guide............................................................ 27

2.13 Installing Windows

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 27

2.14 Installing Windows

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 27

2.14.1 Installing Windows

XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

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

2.14.2 Installing Windows

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

Vista

64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 28

2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 29

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

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30 30

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 30

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 30

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 3 1

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 31

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

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

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 34

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 39

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 41

3.4.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 42

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 44

3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 45

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 45

3.4.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 47

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 48

3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 49

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 49

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 50

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 51

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

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52 52

4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 52

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 52

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 52

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 52

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 52

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 52

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard, a

reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.

It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s com-

mitment 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

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

1.11.1

1.1

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age Contentsage Contents

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One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard

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

One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Quick Installation Guide

One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Support CD

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

One I/O Panel Shield

1.21.2

1.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

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)

- Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom

II X4 / X3 / X2

/ Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors

- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Technology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA

GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

(see CAUTION 5)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

GeForce 7025 graphics

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 7)

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1440

@ 60Hz

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA

VT1708S / VT1705 Audio Codec)

LAN - N68-GS UCC

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

- N68-S UCC

Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s

- 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 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)

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

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 8)

- 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

- Front panel audio header

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

(see CAUTION 9)

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),

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative

Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 16)

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

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-bit

/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE

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

http://www.asrock.com

2. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as

a simple switch of the BIOS option “Unlock CPU Core”, you can unlock the

extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is

enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and

some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to

6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better

price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 CPU

only, and in addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can support this function

because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

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

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 28 for details.

4. 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.

5. 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

http://www.asrock.com

6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows

7 /

Vista

/ XP. For Windows

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

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

is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA

website for the latest

information.

8. 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.

9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

Windows

64-bit / 7 / Vista

64-bit / Vista

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

* For detailed product information, please visit our website:

http://www.asrock.com

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.

OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-

nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It

helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system

and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.

With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with

your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system

to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC

profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

14. 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.

15. 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.

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16. 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 Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC)1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC)

1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC)

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 Chassis Speaker Header

2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, White)

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, White)

4 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White)

5 SATAII Connector (SAT AII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 20 Front Panel Audio Header

7 SA T AII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) (HD_AUDIO1, White)

8 SA T AII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 21 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)

9 SA TAII Connector (SAT AII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 2 2 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)

10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)

11 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module

13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket

14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)

NVIDIA

GeForce

7025 /

nForce

630a

FSB800

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

IDE1

SATAII_3 SATAII_1

SATAII_4 SATAII_2

(PORT1.0) (PORT0.0)

(PORT1.1) (PORT0.1)

CHA_FAN1

SPEAKER1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

USB6_7

RoHS

ATX PW R1

PCIE1

AUDIO

CODEC

HD_AUDIO1

4Mb

BIOS

FLOPPY1

CMOS

BATTERY

CLRCMOS1

CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PW1

Super

I/O

Phenom II

Dual Channel

LAN

PHY

17.8cm (7.0-in)

24.4cm (9.6-in)

USB 2.0

T: U SB 0

B: USB1

Top:

RJ-45

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

Bottom:

MIC IN

PS2

Mouse

PS2

Keyboard

VGA1

USB 2.0

T: U SB 2

B: USB3

PCIE2

PCI1

PCI2

USB4_5

LPT1

DDR2 1066

AM2+/AM3

COM1

SOCKET AM2

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1.41.4

1.4

I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC)I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC)

I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC)

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)

910

* For N68-GS motherboard, please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

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” or “4 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your change.

For Windows

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

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.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

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

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

2.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

CPU Installation

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

angle.

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

2.22.2

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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 11, No. 2). For proper

installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan

and the heatsink.

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

STEP 2 / STEP 3:

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

To The Socket Corner Small

Triangle

STEP 4:

Push Down And Lock

The Socket Lever

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

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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)

N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC 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

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.

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.

notch

break

notch

break

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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)

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

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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