ASRock P43DE3L User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide 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 guide.
With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
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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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Published May 2010

Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

Motherboard Layout

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 Sixth SAT AII Connector
2 USB_PWR1 Jumper (SATAII_6 (Port 5), Blue)
3 A TX 12V Connector (A TX12V1) 20 USB_PWR2 Jumper
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
5 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 Chassis Speaker Header

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) (SPEAKER 1, White)
7 A TX Power Connector (A TXPW R1) 24 Power LED Header (PLED1)
8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 26 Front Panel Audio Header
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (HD_AUDIO1, White)
11 SPI BIOS Chip 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 South Bridge Controller 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
13 Primary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1 (Port 0), Blue) 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4, White)
14 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port 1), Blue)30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Blue)
15 Third SAT AII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port 2), Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2, White)
16 Fourth SATAII Connector (SAT AII_4 (Port 3), Blue) ) 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 33 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
18 Fifth SATAII Connector (SAT AII_5 (Port 4), Blue) 34 North Bridge Controller

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

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

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

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

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

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

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port LED Indications

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. 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 / VistaTM / VistaTM 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.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only
choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P43DE3L 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.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard a nd step-by-ste p
installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be f ound in the user
manual presented in 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

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock P43DE3L Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm)
ASRock P43DE3L Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P43DE3L Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 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 Yorkfield 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 DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 4)

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

- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

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 (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 11DL

- 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

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

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

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Spea ker/Microphone

Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)

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

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

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- 8 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

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

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, DRAM, GTL REF, NB, NB GTL REF, SB Core, SB 1.1V,
VTT, 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 - OEM and Trial;
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

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

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

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

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 13)

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

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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”, ple ase check page 37
of “User Manual” in the support CD.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 19 for details.

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 12 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 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333,

DDR3 1600
1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
800 DDR3 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 /
VistaTM / 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 of “User M a nual” in the support
CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also
connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

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 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

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9. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar­ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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 a nd the he atsink when you install the PC syste m.

13. 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.

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InstallationInstallation

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InstallationInstallation

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.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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
antstatic 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.

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview

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.

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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.

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

orientation

key notch

Pin1

alignment key

black line

black line

alignment key

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775-Pin Socket

775-LAND CPU

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 pla ce 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 a nd 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.

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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.

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

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 2, 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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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

P43DE3L motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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 DD R3 DIMM slots to a ctivate Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology .
Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 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 a ctivate the Dual Cha nnel 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.

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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)

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 / PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express
cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2
card, etc.
PCIE3 (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 and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.

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

a chassis).

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

screws for later use.

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

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

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Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.5

Jumpers Setup

2.52.5

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2, No. 2) +5V_DUAL for USB23/45

Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided

by power supply. When you select +5V_DUAL, USB devices can wake up
the system under S3 (Suspend to RAM) state.

USB_PWR2 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2, No. 20) +5VSB (standby) for

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Short Open

USB01 wake up events.

wake up events.

USB6_7/8_9 wake up
events.

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Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 10)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3
on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right
after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish
updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 9)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end
to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: P l e ase refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SAT AII_1 (Port 0): connectors support SATA data
see p.2, No. 13) cables for internal storage
(SAT AII_2 (Port 1): devices. The current SATAII
see p.2, No. 14) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s
(SAT AII_3 (Port 2): data transfer rate.

see p.2, No. 15)
(SAT AII_4 (Port 3):
see p.2, No. 16)
(SAT AII_5 (Port 4):
see p.2, No. 18)
(SAT AII_6 (Port 5):
see p.2, No. 19)

SAT AII_5 (Port 4)

SAT AII_6 (Port 5)

SAT AII_1 (Port 0)

SAT AII_2 (Port 1)
SAT AII_3 (Port 2)

SAT AII_4 (Port 3)

Serial A TA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 21) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.2 No. 17)

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Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 25) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 27) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

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System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 22) functions.

Power LED Header Please connect the chassis

(3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to
(see p.2 No. 24) indicate system power status.

The LED is on when the system
is operating. The LED keeps
blinking in S1 state. The LED is
off in S3/S4 state or S5 state
(power off).

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(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 23)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and
(see p.2 No. 8) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 33)

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match
(see p.2, No. 4) the black wire to the ground pin.

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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 7)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,

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To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 3)

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Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still
work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin
ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with
Pin 1 and Pin 5.

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To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.

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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATAII as”, ple ase set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATAII as”, please set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure
SATAII as”, please set the option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS
setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied
during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up
the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter
BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to
enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> +
<Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup
program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows
you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined
choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User
Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

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This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 /
7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista
motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance
motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD­ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in
your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double­click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the
menus.

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