ASRock P45X3 Deluxe User Manual

P45X3 Deluxe

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published May 2009

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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 ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12

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

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

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

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 18

2.7 CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ...................................... 20

2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 24

2.9 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 25

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 26

2.11 Quick Switches ............................................................. 32

2.12 Debug LED..................................................................... 33

2.13 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 36

2.14 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 37

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

Installation ...................................................................... 38

2.16 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII

HDDs ............................................................................ 38

2.17 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Guide .............................................................................. 39

2.18 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 41

2.19 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 41

2.19.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without

RAID Functions ................................................... 41

2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without

RAID Functions ................................................... 42

2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 43

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3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 44

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 44

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 45

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 45

3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 46

3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 46

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 47

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 50

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 58

3.4.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 59

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 62

3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 62

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 63

3.4.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 64

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 65

3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 66

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 66

3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 67

3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 68

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 69

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 69

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 69

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 69

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 69

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 69

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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P45X3 Deluxe 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 P45X3 Deluxe Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Quick Installation Guide ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Support CD

One ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable

One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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

One I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - 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)

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

- Compatible with FSB2000/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz (see CAUTION 1)

- Advanced V8 Power Phase Design

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel

P45

- 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)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

(blue @ x16 mode, orange @ x8 mode)

- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports ATI

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

CrossFireX

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(see CAUTION 7)

(ALC888 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

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connector

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

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

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

Plug” functions (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

- 1 x TPM header

- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power 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)

Quick Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

- 1 x Reset Switch with LED

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, VCCM, VTT 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 11)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)

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

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Vista

Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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

WA R NING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even

cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at

your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. Some CPU you adopt may be overclocked to FSB2000 MHz, in this

situation, please adopt DDR3 1333 or DDR3 1600 memory modules on

this motherboard.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 49.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 43 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 16 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

* DDR3 1600 memory module is operating in overclocking mode.

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

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

and Windows

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

7. This motherboard supports ATI

CrossFireX

direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance.

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

function, please follow the instructions on page 21 to reverse the

CrossFireXTM technology. If you want to use

8. 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.

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

“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 37 to adjust your SATAII hard disk

drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII

connector directly.

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. 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

12. 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

13. 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 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. AHCI function is not supported under Windows

mended to use IDE mode under Windows

2000 OS. It is recom-

2000. Please refer to page 59

for detailed setup.

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

Clr

CMOS

PS2_USB_PWR1

ATX12V1

Coaxial

SPDIF

Optical

SPDIF

eSATAII_USB1

USB0

USB2.0 T:U SB 2 B:USB3

Top:

USB2.0

IEEE

T: US B4

1394

B:USB5

USB2.0

Top:

T: US B6

RJ-45

B:USB7

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

REAR SPK

Bottom:

MIC IN

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

Super

I/O

37 36

IR1

AUDIO CODEC

CD1

HDMI_SPDIF1

HD_AUDIO1

NB_FAN1

Top:

PWR_FAN1

Top:

LAN PHY

CLRCMOS1

PCIE1

PCIE3

PCIE4

CrossFireX PCI Express2.0

1394a

PCI1

RoHS

PCI2

FLOPPY1

COM1

CMOS

Battery

PCIE2

PCIE5

Intel

P45

Chipset

TPM1

Debug

CPU_FAN1

ATXPWR1

DDR3 1600

Dual Channel

IDE1

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

30.5cm (12.0in)

FRONT_1394

P45X3 Deluxe

FSB2000

VIA

VT6330

LED

8Mb

BIOS

SPEAKER1

2627

Intel

ICH10

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

USB10_11

USB8_9

PWRBTN

1920

11 12

CHA_FAN1

SATAII_1_4

SATAII_3_4

SATAII_5_6

16 17

RSTBTN

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 South Bridge Controller 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 23 Debug LED 4 North Bridge Controller 24 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Ora nge) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 25 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 TPM Header (TPM1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 29 Front Panel Audio Header 8 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 10 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

(FRONT_1394; Red) 32 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 11 Fourth SA T AII Conne ctor (SA TAII_4; Red) 33 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE5; Orange) 12 Secondary SA T AII Connector (SA T AII_2; Red) 34 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 35 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4) 14 Primary SAT AII Conne ctor (SAT AII_1; Red) 36 SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot 15 Third SA T AII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) 37 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 16 Fifth SA T AII Connector (SA TAII_5; Red) 38 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 17 Sixth SA TAII Connector (SA T AII_6; Red) 39 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 18 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 40 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Power Switch (PW RBTN) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 42 NB Fan Connector (NB_FAN1)

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1.41.4

1.4

1.41.4

I/O PanelI/O Panel

I/O Panel

I/O PanelI/O Panel

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 Microphone (Pink) 3 USB 2.0 Port (USB0) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB67) 4 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

6 Side Speaker (Gray) 15 Powered eSA T AII/USB Connector 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port 8 Central / Bass (Orange) 17 Cle ar CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 9 Line In (Light Blue) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

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

indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

LAN Port LED Indications

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

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. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6VVV--

8VVVV

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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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install

the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard

fits into it.

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

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

damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

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

chassis.

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

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

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

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

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

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

components.

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

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

in the bag that comes with the component.

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

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

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

and/or components.

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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,

please follow the steps below.

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

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

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

found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear

retention tab.

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

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

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

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

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

marked with black lines.

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

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two

orientation key notches.

Pin1

orientation

key notch

775-LAND CPU

orientation

key notch

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Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

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

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

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

by using a purely vertical motion.

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

and properly mated to the orient keys.

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

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to

support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap

with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the

socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to

assist in removal.

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

off the PnP cap.

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

service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

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

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

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

under retention tab of load lever.

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2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.42.4

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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

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

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

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

Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with

each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see

page 10, No.5).

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. 5).

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 A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B

(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; white slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel

Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden- tical 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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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

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

There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express

cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2

card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to

support CrossFireXTM function.

PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install

PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function.

PCIE2 / PCIE5 / SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot

Configurations

PCIE2 Slot PCIE5 Slot SLI/XFire Switch Card (Blue) (Orange) Retention Slot

Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 N/A

Dual Graphics Cards PCIE x8 PCIE x8 in CrossFireX

Mode

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1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this

motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Blue). In this mode,

you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire

Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire

Switch Card when it is still in working condition.

2. For the information of the compatible CrossFireX

Express VGA cards and CrossFireX

to “CrossFireX

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Operation Guide” on page 20.

setup procedures, please refer

Mode PCI

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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Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

Operation Guide Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers

the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance

Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different

operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect

mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and

image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported

with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD

website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

What graphics cards work with CrossFireXTM?

A complete CrossFireXTM system requires a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a

CrossFireX

Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireXTM Ready cards. This

applies to cards from ATI

CrossFireX

For Windows® XP Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 9.1

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireX

VGA card support list according to the OS you install.

Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3650 Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3870 Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 9.1

Radeon HD 4350 ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 4670 Powercolor AX4670 512MD3-P Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 9.1

or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for

For Windows® Vista Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 9.1

Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3650 Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3870 Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 3870 Powercolor AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 9.1

Radeon HD 4350 ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 4670 Powercolor AX4670 512MD3-P Catalyst 9.1

RADEON 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 9.1

Radeon HD 4870X2 ASUS EAH4870X2/HDTI/2G Catalyst 9.1

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFireX

CrossFireX

benefit from the CrossFireX

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX

operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a

Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

. All three CrossFireXTM components, a

multi-GPU platform.

Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will

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Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXEnjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX

feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 4850 as the example graphics card. For

other CrossFireX

refer to ATI

cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please

graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

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Step 1. There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this

motherboard. This card served as a switch between the default mode

(x16) and CrossFireXTM mode (x8 / x8). ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is

factory-mounted with its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot

base.

Step 2. To change it to CrossFireXTM Mode, you need to reverse the direction of

ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Please simultaneously pull open both the

retention arms that hold the card in position. The card itself will spring

away from the retention slot. Take it out gently by holding its edges, and

keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers).

Step 3. Reverse the card direction so as to have the “X8 / X8 MODE” wording side

toward the retention slot base. Insert the card into the bottom of the base.

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