ASRock P45DE3 User Manual
P45DE3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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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......................................................................... 11
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 13
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 13
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 14
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................... 16
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 17
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 18
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 19
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................. 21
2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 26
2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 27
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 28
2.12 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs .................. 28
2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide .............................................................................. 29
2.14 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 31
2.15 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 31
2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 31
2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 32
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 33
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 34
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 34
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 35
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 35
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen...................................................... 36
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 46
3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 47
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 49
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3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 50
3.4.4 Storage Configuration ......................................... 51
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 53
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 54
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 54
3.4.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 55
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 56
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 57
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 57
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 58
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 59
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 60
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 60
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 60
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 60
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 60
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 60
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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P45DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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ASRock P45DE3 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
ASRock P45DE3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P45DE3 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield
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SpecificationsSpecifications
1.2
Specifications
1.21.2
SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel
2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale
processors
- Compatible with FSB2000/1600/1333/1066/800MHz
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6)
- 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 - 7.1 CH Windows
(VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- 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 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 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: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
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- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x TPM header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 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 9)
BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance 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)
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft
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Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 16)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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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. Some CPU you adopt may be overclocked to FSB2000 MHz.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 47.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 33 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 17 for proper installation.
5. 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
6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP
and Windows
64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-
channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on
page 11 for proper connection.
8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 27 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
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
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
Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC
Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
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11. 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
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
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 prepar-
ing 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. 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.
14. 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.
15. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is
recommended to use IDE mode under Windows
page 51 for detailed setup.
16. 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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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
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ATX12V1
PWR_FAN1
PCIE1
PCIE2
PCI Express2.0
PCIE4
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CPU_FAN1
Intel
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PCIE3
CMOS
Battery
PCI1
PCI2
COM1
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TPM1
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CLRCMOS1
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8Mb
BIOS
USB10_11
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SPEAKER1
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PLEDPWRBTN
PANEL1
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HDLED RESET
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Keyboard
Mouse
PS2
PS2
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PS2_USB_PWR1
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical
SPDIF
USB2.0
T:USB0
B:USB1
USB2.0
T:USB2
B:USB3
USB2.0
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RJ-45
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SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Center:
REAR SPK
LAN
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Bottom:
MIC IN
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
CD1
AUDIO
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HD_AUDIO1
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EuP Ready
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Super
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RoHS
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FLOPPY1
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IR1
HDMI_SPDIF1
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DDR3 1600
Dual Channel
DDR3_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
FSB2000
P45DE3
Intel
ICH10
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DDR3_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
USB8_9
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USB6_7
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DDR3_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATAII_3(Port2)
SATAII_5(Port4)
DDR3_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATAII_1(Port0)
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ATXPWR1
CHA_FAN1
IDE1
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SATAII_6(Port5)
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Ora nge)
4 775-Pin CPU Socket 23 Chassis Speaker Header
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 24 TPM Header (TPM1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 COM Port Header (COM1)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 26 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 A TX Power Conne ctor (A TXPW R1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header
8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 29 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
11 SPI BIOS Chip 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
12 South Bridge Controller 31 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Blue)
13 Primary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1 (Port 0), Red) 32 Front Panel Audio Header
14 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_2 (Port 1), Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
15 Third SAT AII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port 2), Red) ) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
16 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port 3), Red) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
17 Sixth SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_6 (Port 5), Red) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
18 Fifth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port 4), Red) 3 6 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 37 North Bridge Controller
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB4 5)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 1 0 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 Optical SPDIF Out Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
** 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 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
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LAN Port LED Indications
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ACT/LINK
LED
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SPEED
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Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port
** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Conne ction
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
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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
Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to
select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your
change.
For Windows
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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Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.0", 30.5 x 20.3 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 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
alignment key
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Pin1
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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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 10, No. 3).
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. 3).
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)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-
type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;
Blue slots; see p.10 No.5) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Cha nnel (DDR3_A2
and DDR3_B2; white slots; see p.10 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Tech-
nology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3
DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs
in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table
below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots
(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2
and DDR3_B2).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. If you adopt a DDR3 1600 memory module, you can only install it on
DDR3_A1 slot.
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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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