ASRock N73PV-GS User Manual

N73PV-GS /

N73PV-S

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published November 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 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

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

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout ........................................................ 9

1.4 I/O Panel......................................................................... 10

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 11

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 11

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 12

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................... 14

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

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

2.7 Easy Multi Monitor Feature ........................................ 17

2.8 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 18

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................. 19

2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 20

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

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

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII

HDDs........................................................................ 24

2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Guide ....................................................................... 25

2.14 Driver Installation Guide .............................................. 27

2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

Vista

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

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

Vista

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

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology .................................. 31

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

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

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

64-bit With RAID Functions............................... 29

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

RAID Functions .............................................. 30

64-bit

64-bit With

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3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 32

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 32

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .................................................... 33

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 33

3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................. 35

3.4 Advanced Screen ............................................................ 36

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 36

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 ............................................. 44

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

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

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

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

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................... 48

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

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

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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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV -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 qual-

ity 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

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ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV-S Motherboard

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

ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV -S Quick Installation Guide ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV-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 - LGA 775 for Intel

CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core

2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,

supporting Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale

processors

- FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - NVIDIA

GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i

Memory - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

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

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 3)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

GeForce 7100

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 4)

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - N73PV-GS:

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

- N73PV-S:

Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Ethernet

- 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, JBOD and RAID 5), 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 Print port header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 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 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

- 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

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10)

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

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® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

/ Vista

64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE

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

WAR NING

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

38.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 31 for details.

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

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

and Windows

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

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

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

and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA® website for the latest

information.

5. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 23 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

environment. 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. In other words, it is able to provide excep-

tional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing

computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation pro-

cedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

9. 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.

10. 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.

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

17.8cm (7.0in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2_USB_PWR1

COM1

CPU_FAN1

ATXPWR1

VGA1

FSB1333

SPEAKER1

DDR2 800

SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

IDE1

CHA_FAN1

CLRCMOS1

24.4cm (9.6in)

11 12

USB 2.0 T:USB2

ATX12V1

B: USB3

USB 2.0

Top:

T:USB0

RJ-45

B: USB1

Bottom:

MIC IN

Center:

FRONT

24 23

RoHS

Super

I/O

HD_AUDIO1

AUDIO CODEC

FLOPPY1

USB4_5

Top:

LINE IN

LAN PHY

PCIE1

USB6_7

USB8_9

NVIDIA

GeForce 7100

/ nForce630i

Chipset

4Mb BIOS

CMOS

Battery

PCIE2

PCI1

PCI2

LPT1

RAID

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

PANEL1

CD1

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Chassis Speaker Header 2 775-Pin CPU Socket (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i Chipset 16 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 18 Front Panel Audio Header

(DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 20 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 8 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 21 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 BIOS SPI Chip 11 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 12 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 13 S econdary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 27 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 RJ-45 Port 8 VGA Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port 5 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 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

“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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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

N73PV-GS / N73PV -S is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.0", 24.4 x 17.8 cm) motherboard.

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

that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and

damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

chassis.

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

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

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use

a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

components.

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

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,

please follow the steps below.

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if

the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.

Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is

found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear

retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two

orientation key notches.

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

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Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key

notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to

support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap

with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the

socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to

assist in removal.

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking

off the PnP cap.

2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after

service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab

under retention tab of load lever.

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2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.

Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU

to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal

interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.

Ensure 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 9, No. 4).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center

of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

fan cables are oriented on side closest to the

CPU fan connector on the motherboard

(CPU_FAN1, see page 9, No. 4).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard

throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press

down on fastener caps with thumb to install

and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,

the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or

contact other components.

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2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor

2.5 Installation of Memor

2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor

This motherboard provides two 240-pin D DR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots.

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

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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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 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 com-

pletely seated on the slot.

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

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