ASRock P45TS-R, P45TS User Manual

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Published July 2008

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Motherboard Layout (P45TS-R)

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1	PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper	20	Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
2	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)	21	SPI BIOS Chip
3	775-Pin CPU Socket	22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4	North Bridge Controller	23	Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
5	2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots		(FRONT_1394)
	(Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow)	24	Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
6	2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots	25	Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
	(Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Orange)	26	Infrared Module Header (IR1)
7	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots	27 COM Port Header (COM1)
	(Dual Channel C: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green)	28	PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
8	IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)	29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9	FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers	30	HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10	South Bridge Controller	31	Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11	SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red)	32	WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
12	SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red)	33	PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
13	SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red)	34	FSB1 Jumper
14	SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red)	35	PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
15	SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange)	36	PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
16	SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port4), Red)	37	PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
17	System Panel Header (PANEL1)	38	ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
18	USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)	39	eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
19	USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)	40	ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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Motherboard Layout (P45TS)

1	PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper	19	USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)	20	Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3	775-Pin CPU Socket	21	SPI BIOS Chip
4	North Bridge Controller	22	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5	2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots	23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
	(Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow)	24	Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6	2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots	25	Infrared Module Header (IR1)
	(Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Orange)	26 COM Port Header (COM1)
7	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots	27	PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
	(Dual Channel C: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green)	28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8	IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)	29	HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
9	FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers	30	Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
10	South Bridge Controller	31	WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
11	SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red)	32	PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
12	SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red)	33	FSB1 Jumper
13	SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red)	34	PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
14	SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red)	35	PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
15	SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange)	36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16	SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port4), Red)	37	ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
17	System Panel Header (PANEL1)	38	eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
18	USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)	39	ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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1	PS/2	Mouse Port (Green)		9	Microphone (Pink)
2	IEEE	1394 Port		10	USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 3	LAN RJ-45 Port			11	USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4	Side	Speaker	(Gray)	12	USB 2.0 Ports (USB89)
5	Rear	Speaker	(Black)	13	eSATAII Port
6	Central / Bass		(Orange)	14	Optical SPDIF Out Port
7	Line	In (Light Blue)		15 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
**8	Front	Speaker	(Lime)	16	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.

LAN Port LED Indications

	SPEED LED		Activity/Link LED		SPEED	ACT/LINK
					LED	LED
Status	Description		Status	Description
Off	10Mbps connection		Off	No link
Orange	100Mbps connection		Orange	Linked
Green	1Gbps connection		Blinking	Data Activity	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 Connection

Audio Output Channels	Front Speaker	Rear Speaker	Central / Bass	Side Speaker
	(No. 8)	(No. 5)	(No. 6)	(No. 4)
2	V	--	--	--
4	V	V	--	--
6	V	V	V	--
8	V	V	V	V

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 “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

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EED ACT/LINK ED LED

LAN Port

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1	PS/2	Mouse Port (Green)		9	USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 2	LAN RJ-45 Port			10	USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3	Side	Speaker	(Gray)	11	USB 2.0 Ports (USB89)
4	Rear	Speaker	(Black)	12	eSATAII Port
5	Central / Bass		(Orange)	13	Optical SPDIF Out Port
6	Line	In (Light Blue)		14	Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
**7	Front	Speaker	(Lime)	15	PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

8Microphone (Pink)

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

LAN Port LED Indications

	SPEED LED		Activity/Link LED		SPEED	ACT/LINK
					LED	LED
Status	Description		Status	Description
Off	10Mbps connection		Off	No link
Orange	100Mbps connection		Orange	Linked
Green	1Gbps connection		Blinking	Data Activity	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 Connection

	Audio Output Channels	Front Speaker		Rear Speaker	Central / Bass	Side Speaker
		(No. 7)		(No. 4)	(No. 5)	(No. 3)
	2	V		--	--	--
	4	V		V	--	--
	6	V		V	V	--
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	8	V		V	V	V
	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 “Mixer” tool on your system.
	Please select “Mixer ToolBox”		, click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

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1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS 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 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 Contents

ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS Quick Installation Guide ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS Support CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

One “ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield (P45TS-R) One “ASRock SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield (P45TS)

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1.2Specifications

Platform	- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
	- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality
	Conductive Polymer Capacitors) (P45TS-R)
	- Solid Capacitor for CPU power (P45TS)
CPU	- LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM
	2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,
	supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
	Wolfdale processors
	- Compatible with FSB2000/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
	(see CAUTION 1)
	- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
	- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
	- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset	- Northbridge: Intel® P45
	- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R (P45TS-R)
	- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 (P45TS)
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology
	(see CAUTION 4)
	- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
	- Support DDR3 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
	(see CAUTION 5)
	- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
	- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots
	- Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
	(see CAUTION 5)
	- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot	- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)
	- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
	- 3 x PCI slots
Audio	P45TS-R
	- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with
	Content Protection
	- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec)
	P45TS
	- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
	(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN	- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
	- Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C
	- Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Rear Panel I/O	P45TS-R
	ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O
	- 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 eSATAII Port
	- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
	- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
	- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
	Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
	P45TS
	ASRock SPDIF I/O
	- 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 eSATAII Port
	- 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 RAID (RAID 0,
	RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ,
	AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)
	* RAID functions are for P45TS-R only
	- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII port)
	(see CAUTION 9)
	- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
	- 1 x Floppy connector
	- 1 x IR header
	- 1 x COM port header
	- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
	- 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45TS-R)
	- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
	- 24 pin ATX power connector
	- 8 pin 12V power connector
	- CD in header
	- Front panel audio connector
	- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
	(see CAUTION 10)

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	- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 11)
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, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment
	- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature	- ASRock OC Tuner (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 Fan Tachometer
	- Chassis Fan Tachometer
	- CPU Quiet Fan
	- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
	VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15)
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL

* 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 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.

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CAUTION!

1.Some CPU you adopt may be overclocked to FSB2000 MHz, in this situation, please adopt DDR3 1333 memory modules on this motherboard. This motherboard supports native FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. For normal operation, you do no need to adjust the jumper settings. For special overclocking mode, please refer to page 18 for proper jumper settings.

2.About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 53 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

3.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 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 15 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	DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
	DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1333	DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
	DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1066	DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
	DDR3 1066
800	DDR2 667, DDR2 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® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit 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 4 and 5 for proper connection.

8.Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 33 of “User Manual” 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.

9.This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 25 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

10.Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

11.WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n

module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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12.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

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.RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recommended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 58 of “User Manual” in the support CD for detailed setup.

1.3Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU	Celeron 420
Memory	1GB system memory (Premium)
	512MB Single Channel (Basic)
VGA	DX10 with WDDM Driver
	with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
	with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)

*After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo.

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2. Installation

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. 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.

2.1CPU 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 position at approximately 135 degrees.

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

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Pin1		Pin1
			alignment key
orientation	orientation	alignment key
key notch	key notch
			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 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.

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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.

2.2Installation 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.

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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 2/3, 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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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and 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 identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1; Yellow slots; see p.2/3 No.5), identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2; Orange slots; see p.2/3 No.6), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Green slots; see p.2/3 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations

(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

		DDRII_A1		DDRII_A2	DDRII_B1	DDRII_B2
		(Yellow Slot)		(Orange Slot)	(Yellow Slot)	(Orange Slot)
2 memory modules		SS		X	SS	X
2 memory modules		DS		X	DS	X
2 memory modules		X		SS	X	SS
2 memory modules		X		DS	X	DS
4 memory modules		SS		SS	SS	SS
4 memory modules		DS		DS	DS	DS
	Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations
	(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
				DDR3_A1	DDR3_B1
				(Green Slot)	(Green Slot)
	2 memory modules			SS	SS
	2 memory modules			DS	DS

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 in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2).

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2.If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory module is 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 DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology .

4.It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5.DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this motherboard at the same time.

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

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

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

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 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 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

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

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2.5 Jumpers 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		Short	Open
	and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
	placed on these 2 pins.
	Jumper	Setting		Description
	PS2_USB_PWR1		Short pin2, pin3 to enable
	(see p.2/3 No. 1)		+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
			or USB wake up events.

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

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.2 No. 24 or p.3 No. 23)	Default Clear CMOS

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.

FSB1 Jumper

(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 34 or p.3 No. 33)

FSB2 Jumper

(FSB2, 5-pin jumper, see p.2/3 No. 9)

Default

FSB3 Jumper

(FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.2/3 No. 9)

When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333 orFSB1600 (by BIOS setting) you may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be overclocked very high. Please use jumper to force NB to be strapped at higher frequency, so the DRAM can work at lower frequency.

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If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1600 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin3, pin4 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

2.6 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!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.2 No. 25 or p.3 No. 24)

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.

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Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2/3 No. 8)

connect the blue end	connect the black end
to the motherboard	to the IDE devices
	80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors

(SATAII_1 (Port0):

see p.2/3,No. 11)

(SATAII_2 (Port1):

see p.2/3, No. 12)

(SATAII_3 (Port2): see p.2/3, No. 13) (SATAII_4 (Port3): see p.2/3, No. 14) (SATAII_5 (Port4): see p.2/3, No. 16) (SATAII_6 (Port5): see p.2/3, No. 15)

SATAII 1	(Port0)	SATAII 2	(Port1)
SATAII 3	(Port2)	SATAII 4	(Port3)
SATAII 5	(Port4)	SATAII 6	(Port5)

These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATAII_6 (Port5) connector can be used for internal storage device or be connected to eSATAII connector to support eSATAII device. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 25 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

eSATAII Connector	This eSATAII connector
(eSATAII_TOP: see p.2, No. 39	supports SATA data cable for
or p.3, No. 38)	external SATAII function. The
	current eSATAII interface
eSATAII_TOP	allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data
	transfer rate.
Serial ATA (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.
	You can also use the SATA data
	cable to connect SATAII_6 (Port5)
	connector and eSATAII connector.

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Serial ATA (SATA)
Power Cable
(Optional)
	connect to the SATA
	HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers	Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB6_7)	ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2/3 No. 19)	two USB 2.0 headers on this
	motherboard. Each USB 2.0
	header can support two USB
	2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.2/3 No. 18)

WiFi/E Header	This header supports WiFi+AP
(15-pin WIFI/E)	function with ASRock
(see p.2 No. 32 or p.3 No. 31)	WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
	module, an easy-to-use wireless
	local area network (WLAN)
	adapter. It allows you to create a
	wirelessenvironmentandenjoythe
	convenience of wireless network
	connectivity.

If you don’t plan to use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the 4-Pin USB device cable to this header, please refer to

this picture for proper installation.

Infrared Module Header	This header supports an
(5-pin IR1)	optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 26 or p.3 No. 25)	and receiving infrared module.

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Internal Audio Connectors	This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1)	to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 31 or p.3 No. 30)	from sound sources such as
CD1	a CD-ROM, DVD-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. 29 or p.3 No. 28)	convenient connection and
	control of audio devices.

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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.

E.Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from

[Auto] to [Enabled].

F.Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.

For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by

clicking “OK”.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Click the right-top “Folder” icon	, choose “Disable front

panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”. G. To activate the front mic.

For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please select “Front Mic” as default record device.

If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.

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System Panel Header	This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)	several system front panel
(see p.2/3 No. 17)	functions.

Chassis Speaker Header		Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)		speaker to this header.
(see p.2/3 No. 20)
Chassis Fan Connector		Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)		cable to this connector and
(see p.2/3 No. 22)		match the black wire to the
		ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector		Please connect a CPU fan cable
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)	4	to this connector and match
	3
(see p.2/3 No. 2)	2	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		13	1	Please connect an ATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1)				supply to this connector.
(see p.2, No. 38 or or p.3 No. 37)
		24	12
	Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,				13	1
	it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
	To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
	power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
			20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation		24	12

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	ATX 12V Power Connector	5	1
	(8-pin ATX12V1)	8	4
	(see p.2 No. 40 or p.3 No. 39)

Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector.

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.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

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IEEE 1394 Header	Besides one default IEEE 1394
(9-pin FRONT_1394)	port on the I/O panel, there is one
(see p.2 No. 23)	IEEE 1394 header
	(FRONT_1394) on this
	motherboard. This IEEE 1394
	header can support one IEEE
	1394 port.
Serial port Header	This COM1 header
(9-pin COM1)	supports a serial port module.
(see p.2 No.27 or p.3 No. 26)

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	HDMI_SPDIF Header		HDMI_SPDIF header, providing
	(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)		SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA
	(see p.2 No.30 or p.3 No. 29)		card, allows the system to
			con nect HDMI Digital TV/
			projector/LCD devices. Please
			connect the HDMI_SPDIF
			connector of HDMI VGA card to
			this header.
	HDMI_SPDIF Cable	C	Please connect the black end (A)
	(Optional)		of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
		B
		A	HDMI_SPDIF header on the
			motherboard. Then connect the
			white end (B or C) of
			HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
			HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI
			VGA card.
	A. black end	B. white end (2-pin)	C. white end (3-pin)

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2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please refer to page 29 of “User Manual” in the support CD for detailed installation procedures.

2.8 eSATAII Interface Introduction

NOTE:

1.If you set “Configure SATAII as” option in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and in working condition.

2.If you set “Configure SATAII as” option in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function in IDE mode, please insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports only when the system is power-off.

3.Please refer to page 27 to 29 for detailed information of RAID mode, IDE mode, and AHCI mode.

How to install eSATAII?

eSATAII connector (eSATAII)

SATAII connector

SATAII_6 (Port5)

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1.In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_6 (Port5); see p.2/3 No.15) and the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.2 No.39 or p.3 No.38) with a SATA data cable first.

	Connect the SATA data
	cable to the orange	Connect the SATA
	SATAII connector
		data cable to the
	(SATAII_6 (Port5))
		eSATAII connector
		(eSATAII_TOP)

2.Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port of the I/O shield.

Connect one end of the eSATAII
device cable to eSATAII device	Connect the other end of the eSATAII device
	cable to eSATAII port of the I/O shield

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ATAII device shield

2.9Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation

P45TS-R adopts Intel® ICH10R south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage) functions. P45TS adopts Intel® ICH10 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

1.If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 or Intel Matrix Storage function, you need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 5 function, you need to install at least 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

2.It is not recommended to switch the “Configure SATAII as” setting after OS installation.

2.10 Driver Installation Guide

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.

2.11 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45TS-R Only)

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:

..\ RAID Installation Guide

2.12 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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Since Windows® 2000 RAID / AHCI driver is not provided by the chipset vendor, RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000.

2.12.1Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit

Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A.Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced screen IDE Configuration.

B.Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure SATAII as”, please set the option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

A.Insert the Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

B.During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device.

C.When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

D.Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive. WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it!

Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.

E.The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. (Windows® 2000 is not supported.)

After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a thirdparty AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You may select: "Intel(R) ICH10R SATAAHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP)" for Windows® XP or "Intel(R) ICH10R SATAAHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP64)" for Windows® XP 64-bit.

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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A.Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE 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® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.12.2Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen

IDE 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® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel® AHCI drivers. Intel® AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

.. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS)

.. \ AMD64 (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS)

After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A.Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced screenIDE 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® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology

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.

Please refer to the warning on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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3. 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.

4. Software Support CD information

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM 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 double-click on the file “ASSETUP.

EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

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