ASRock P43DE2 User Manual

P43DE2

User Ma nual

Version 1.0

Published February 2010

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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 da mages arising from any 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 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

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

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

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

1.4 I/O Panel......................................................................... 1 1

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 1 2

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 15

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 16

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 17

2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 18

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 19

2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ........................................ 23

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

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

2.11Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs ..................... 24

2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

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

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 27

2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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

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

Functions ........................................................... 2 7

2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions .............. 2 8

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

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

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

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

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

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

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 31

3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 35

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

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 3 9

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 44

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3.4.4 Storage Configuration ......................................... 45

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 47

3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 48

3.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 4 9

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 5 0

3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 51

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 51

3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 52

3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 53

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 54

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 54

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 54

4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 54

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 54

4.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 54

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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P43DE2 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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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 11.6-in x 7.6-in, 29.5 cm x 19.3 cm

- Solid Capacitor for CPU power

CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core

2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Y orkf ield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors

- Supports FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® P43

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

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

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)

- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

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

- Realtek RTL81 11C

- Supports Wa ke-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

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

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

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

Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 7)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports Jumperfree

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU VID, VCCM, NB, SB, VTT , CPU PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)

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 8)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)

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

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit / XP

/ XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14)

* 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. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 37.

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 16 for proper installation.

4. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1600 DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft 64-bit / 7 / Vista

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

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

http://www.asrock.com

9. 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 exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows 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.

Windows® 7

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11. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

Keyboard

PS2

COM1

Mouse

19.3cm (7.6in)

PS2

PS2_USB_PWR1

ATX12V1

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

USB2.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

USB2.0 T: US B4 B:USB5

Bottom:

MIC IN

FRONT

Center:

LAN PHY

Super

USB_PWR1

Top: RJ-45

CPU_FAN1

Top:

LINE IN

PWR_FAN1

PCIE1

Intel

P43

Chipset

PCI Express2.0

PCIE2

PCIE3

CMOS Battery

8Mb

BIOS

CLRCMOS1

PCIE4

I/O

PCI1

AUDIO CODEC

RoHS

HD_AUDIO1

PCI2

ErP/EuP Ready

PANEL1

PLED PWRBTN

IR1

HDLED RESET

USB_PWR2

PLED1

USB8_9

SPEAKER1

1920

USB6_7

DDR2 1066

Dual Channel

DDRII_2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

FSB1600

P43DE2

Intel

ICH10

SATAII_3(Port2)

SATAII_4(Port3)

DDRII_1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_1(Port0)

SATAII_2(Port1)

ATXP WR1

29.5cm (11.6in)

Designed inTaipei

CHA_FAN1

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1 8 Chassis Speaker Header 3 775-Pin CPU Socket (SPEAKER 1, White) 4 North Bridge Controller 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 System Panel He a der (PANEL1, White)

(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 6 A TX Power Conne ctor (A TXPW R1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2) 9 SPI BIOS Chip 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4) 10 South Bridge Controller 25 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 11 SA T AII Conne ctor (SA TAII_1 (Port0), Blue) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 12 SA T AII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Blue) 27 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 13 SA T AII Connector (SA TAII_3 (Port2), Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 14 SA T AII Connector (SA TAII_4 (Port3), Blue) 29 USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB_PWR2 Jumper 30 A TX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Serial Port: COM1

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

* 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

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Link 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® 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.

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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

This is an ATX form factor (11.6" x 7.6", 29.5 x 19.3 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

1313

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 Ca p (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 fa n compli ant 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 se curely fastened 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 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 10, No. 2).

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

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

P43DE2 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 T echnology.

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.

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 4 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 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express

cards with x1 lane width cards, such a s Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express 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 a nd ma ke 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 fa cing 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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