ASRock P45X3 Deluxe User Manual

P45X3 Deluxe

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published May 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.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

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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 S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

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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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SpecificationsSpecifications

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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

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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

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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

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Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

CrossFireX

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VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

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(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)

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- 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

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- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

OS - Microsoft

Vista

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

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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.

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

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CrossFireXTM technology. If you want to use

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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

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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

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without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows

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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

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2000 OS. It is recom-

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2000. Please refer to page 59

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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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24.4cm (9.6in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2

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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

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1394

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USB2.0

Top:

T: US B6

RJ-45

B:USB7

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SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

REAR SPK

Bottom:

MIC IN

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

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Super

I/O

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IR1

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AUDIO
CODEC

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CD1

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HDMI_SPDIF1

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HD_AUDIO1

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NB_FAN1

Top:

PWR_FAN1

Top:

LAN
PHY

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CLRCMOS1

PCIE1

PCIE3

PCIE4

CrossFireX
PCI Express2.0

1394a

PCI1

RoHS

PCI2

FLOPPY1

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COM1

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CMOS

Battery

PCIE2

PCIE5

Intel

P45

Chipset

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TPM1

Debug

CPU_FAN1

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ATXPWR1

DDR3 1600

Dual Channel

IDE1

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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

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2627

Intel

ICH10

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

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HDLED RESET

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USB10_11

USB8_9

PWRBTN

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CHA_FAN1

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SATAII_1_4

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SATAII_3_4

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SATAII_5_6

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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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I/O PanelI/O Panel

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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

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16

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LAN Port LED Indications

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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 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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1313

Pin1

alignment key

black line

775-Pin Socket

black line

alignment key

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

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

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

by using a purely vertical motion.

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

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP 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.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

TM

Mode

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1818

(Default)

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

TM

Operation Guide” on page 20.

TM

setup procedures, please refer

TM

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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TMTM

TM

2.7 CrossFireX2.7 CrossFireX

2.7 CrossFireX

2.7 CrossFireX2.7 CrossFireX

TMTM

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

TM

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireX

TM

TM

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

TM

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

CrossFireX

benefit from the CrossFireX

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX

operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX

TM

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a

TM

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

TM

. All three CrossFireXTM components, a

TM

multi-GPU platform.

TM

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

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2020

TM

mode.

TMTM

TM

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXEnjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

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

TM

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

TM

graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

TMTM

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).

TM

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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Step 4. Push the card down into the retention slot till both the retention arms firmly

hold the card into position. Also, keep away from touching the connectors

(Golden Fingers).

Step 5. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 6. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE5 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 7. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFireTM Bridge on

CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.

(CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not

bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor

for details.)

CrossFireTM Bridge

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Step 8. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics

card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI

connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the

DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

Step 9. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 10. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 11. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be

installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed

in your system, there is no need to download it again):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to

downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please

check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® VistaTM OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 12. Restart your computer.

Step 13. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

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Step 14. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select

“Advanced View”. Click “CrossFireTM”, and then set the option “Enable

CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.

View

CrossFire

TM

Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireX

function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After

restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFire

in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again,

and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

Enable CrossFire

TM

feature.

Step 15. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature.

* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used

only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

* For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for

updates and details.

2.8 Surround Display Feature2.8 Surround Display Feature

2.8 Surround Display Feature

2.8 Surround Display Feature2.8 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on

PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display

feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following

path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

TM

TM

TM

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2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 Jumpers Setup

2.9 Jumpers Setup

2.9 Jumpers Setup2.9 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 il-

lustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1

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.10 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

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.10 No. 40)

1_2

Default

2_3

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.

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2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.10 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.10 No. 27)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

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

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 9)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

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 These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 14) connectors support SATA data

(SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 12) cables for internal storage

(SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 15) devices. The current SATAII

(SATAII_4: see p.10, No. 11) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s

(SATAII_5: see p.10, No. 16) data transfer rate.

(SATAII_6: see p.10, No. 17)

SATAII_6 SATAII_4 SATAII_2

SATAII_5 SATAII_3 SATAII_1

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.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SATA

HDD power connector

connect to

the power

supply

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides seven default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.10 No. 20) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB8_9)

(see p.10 No. 22)

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting

(see p.10 No. 34) and receiving infrared module.

1

1

USB_P WR

P-11

P-10

USB_P WR

USB_PWR

P-9

P-8

USB_PWR

1

P+11

P+10

P+9

P+8

IRTX

IRRX

GND

GND

GND

GND

+5V

GND

DUMMY

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

DUMMY

DUMMY

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.10 No. 31) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

TPM Header This connector supports a

(19-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

(see p.10 No. 26) system, which can securely

GND

NC

LAD2

GND

LAD1

NC

SERIRQ

CLKRUN

NC

1

NC

+3V

LAD3

LAD0

FRAME

PCICLK

PCIRST#

+3VSB

store keys, digital certificates,

passwords, and data. A TPM

GND

PWRDWN

system also helps enhance

network security, protects

digital identities, and ensures

platform integrity.

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Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.10 No. 29) convenient connection and

1

GND

PRESENC E#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

MIC_R ET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT_R ET

control of audio devices.

OUT2_L

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.

Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record

device.

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1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED -

HDLED +

PWRBTN#

GND

RESET#

GND

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.10 No. 24) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.10 No. 25)

1

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis, NB and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and

(see p.10 No. 13) match the black wire to the

CHA_FAN_SPEED

+12V

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

GND

ground pin.

(3-pin NB_FAN1)

(see p.10 No. 42)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.10 No. 41)

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match

(see p.10 No. 5) the black wire to the ground pin.

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.

NB_FAN_SPEED

PWR_FAN_SPEED

4 3 2 1

+12V

FAN_SPEED_CONTR OL

CPU _FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

+12V

GND

GND

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

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(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 8)

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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
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.

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24

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 2)

8 5

4 1

1

13

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

IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one

(see p.10 No. 10) IEEE 1394 header

1

RXTPAM_0

GND

RXTPBM_0

RXTPBP_0

GND

RXTPAP_0

+12V

+12V

GND

(FRONT_1394) on this

motherboard. This IEEE 1394

header can support one IEEE

8 5

4 1

1394 port.

Serial port Header This COM1 header

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module.

(see p.10 No.28)

1

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA

(see p.10 No. 30) card, allows the system to

1

GND

SPDIFOUT

+5V

connect HDMI Digital TV/

projector/LCD devices. Please

connect the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card to

this header.

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HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

C

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)

SPDIFOUT

GND

+5V

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

SPDIFOUT

GND

blue
black

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2.11 Quick Switches2.11 Quick Switches

2.11 Quick Switches

2.11 Quick Switches2.11 Quick Switches

This motherboard has three quick switches: power switch, reset switch and

clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or

clear the CMOS values.

Power Switch Power Switch is a quick switch,

(PWRBTN) allowing users to quickly turn

(see p.10 No. 19) on/off the system.

Reset Switch Reset Switch is a quick switch,

(RSTBTN) allowing users to quickly reset

(see p.10 No. 18) the system.

RESET

Clear CMOS Switch Clear CMOS Switch is a quick

(CLRCBTN) switch, allowing users to quickly

(see p.11 No. 17) clear the CMOS values

You are not allowed to use Clear CMOS switch function if you set up the system
password. If you want to clear the CMOS values, please clean your system
password in advance or refer to page 25 “Clear CMOS jumper” description
instead.

clr

CMOS

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2.12 Debug LED2.12 Debug LED

2.12 Debug LED

2.12 Debug LED2.12 Debug LED

The onboard Debug LED is used to provide code information, which makes

troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Debug

LED codes.

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other

components before system memory is available. The following table describes the

type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the

BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Before D1 Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done

including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.

D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power

management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch

CMOS.

D0 Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock

checksum.

D2 Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing

module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

D3 If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do

memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization.

Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

D4 Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.

D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control

is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.

D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if

BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery

is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.

D7 Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface

module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine

whether to execute serial flash.

D8 The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is

stored in memory.

D9 Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS

into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and

F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM.

DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST

(ExecutePOSTKernel).

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The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS

pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may

occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS,

POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and

GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable

“wCMOSFlags.”

04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and

CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading

storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on

default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.

Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.

Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt

vector table.

06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the

POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.

Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”

08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the

keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of

KB/MS using AMI KB-5.

C0 Early CPU Init Start — Disable Cache - Init Local APIC

C1 Set up boot strap proccessor Information

C2 Set up boot strap proccessor for POST

C5 Enumerate and set up application proccessors

C6 Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor

C7 Early CPU Init Exit

0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.

0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.

0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.

0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel

Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets

control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent

logo modules.

13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.

24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.

30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.

2A Initializes different devices through DIM.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.

2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter

installed in the system that have optional ROMs.

2E Initializes all the output devices.

31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM

module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.

Activate ADM module.

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33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text

information.

37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and

any OEM specific information.

38 Initializes different devices through DIM.

39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.

3A Initialize RTC date/time.

3B Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC

keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.

3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.

40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in

CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,

EBDA, etc.

50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an

adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.

Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.

60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.

75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.

78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.

7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.

7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.

84 Log errors encountered during POST.

85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.

87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.

8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers.

8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported)

8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected

90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.

A0 Check boot password if installed.

A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.

A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill

the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ

Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system

configuration display if needed.

A4 Initialize runtime language module.

A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.

A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.

A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed.

AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM

module.

AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.

AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.

B1 Save system context for ACPI.

00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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2.13 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

2.13 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.13 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). A complete HDMI

system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a

HDMI_SPDIF header. 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 carefully follow the below steps.

Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this

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motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer

to the installation guide on page 18.

Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10,

No. 30) on the motherboard.

Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the

HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of

HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 30.

For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to

the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause

permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)

on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according

to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end

(2-pin) (B)

Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector

of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the

VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong

example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI

Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for

connector usage in advance.

white end

(3-pin) (C)

Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to

HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual

of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection

procedures.

Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.

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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be

at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII

function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust

your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your

SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

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If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may

not be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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InstallationInstallation

P45X3 Deluxe adopts Intel

(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.

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P45X3 Deluxe supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII

Devices in AHCI mode. Intel® ICH10 south bridge chipset provides hardware

support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming

interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort.

NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called

“Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs

while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been

installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.

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This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in AHCI mode.

Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature

carefully. Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below

cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

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1x4-pin conventional

power connector (White)

connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug

cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector

and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin

conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot

Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which

supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset

because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our

motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website:

www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your

dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot

Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The

latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website:

www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to

the motherboard’s SATAII connector.

Step 4

How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Step 2

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Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide

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Driver Installation Guide

2.182.18

Driver Installation Guide 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.

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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.

2.19.1 Installing Windows2.19.1 Installing Windows

2.19.1 Installing Windows

2.19.1 Installing Windows2.19.1 Installing Windows

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Without RAID Functions

Without RAID Functions 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 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: 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,

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Since Windows® 2000 AHCI driver is not provided by the chipset vendor,

AHCI function is not supported under Windows

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>.

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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

third-party 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) ICH10 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop - Win-

dows XP)" for Windows® XP or "Intel(R) ICH10 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop -

Windows XP64)" for Windows® XP 64-bit.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs 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.

2.19.2 Installing Windows2.19.2 Installing Windows

2.19.2 Installing Windows

2.19.2 Installing Windows2.19.2 Installing Windows

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Without RAID Functions

Without RAID Functions Without RAID Functions

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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 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:

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drive again to continue the installation.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs 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® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you

enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of

BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is

untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB

can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may

run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,

POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by

pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system

chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer-

ence purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you

see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information
Smart To load the BIOS according to your requirements
Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features
Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,

and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the

system overview.

Smart H/WMonitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type

Processor Speed
Microcode Update
Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR3_A1
DDR3_A2
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DDR3_B2

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

Use [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
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Smart Screen

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Smart ScreenSmart Screen

In the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements.

Main

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Save Changes and Exit

Load BIOS Defaults
Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)
Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode
Load Power Saving Setup Default

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Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

BIOS Update Utility

ASRock Instant Flash

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10keycanbeused
for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used

for this operation.

Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)

This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system

configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume

optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.

Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode

This performance setup AHCI mode may not be compatible with all system

configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume

optimal default settings. F3 key can be used for this operation.

Load Power Saving Setup Default

Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting.

Configuration options: [CPU 3.00GHz], [CPU 3.20GHz], [CPU 3.40GHz],

[CPU 3.60GHz], [CPU 3.80GHz], [CPU 4.00GHz], [CPU 4.20GHz] and [CPU

4.40GHz]. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU

and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

ASRock Instant Flash

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®. Just launch

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this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or
hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without
preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/
12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will
show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper
BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update
process completes.

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.4

Advanced Screen

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration,
Chipset Configuration, ACPI Conf iguration, IDE Conf iguration, PCIPnP Conf iguration,
Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

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Main Smart

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

Advanced

may cause system to malfunction.

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Overclock Settings

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Strap FSB to MCH
Boot Failure Guard
Spread Spectrum

Ratio Status Unlocked (Min:06, Max:11)
Ratio Actual Value 11

Ratio CMOS Setting

Enhanced Halt State
CPU Thermal Throttling
Hyper Threading Technology
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech.
Intel (R) C-STATE tech

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[266]
[100]

[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

[11]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

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Select the over clock
mode.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual]
and [I.O.T.]. The default value is [Auto]. If you select [Manual], Untied
Overclocking function is enabled. Please refer to page 43 for the details of
Untied Overclocking Technology. If you select [I.O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking
T echnology), you are allowed to adjust the CPU frequency a nd PCIE frequency
in the following two items. Therefore, the system will automatically enable the
overclocking function when your CPU is heavy loaded.

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

Strap FSB to MCH

Use this item to strap FSB to MCH. Configuration options: [Auto], [800],
[1066], [1333] and [1600]. The configuration options depend on the CPU
you adopt. The default value is [Auto].

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

Ratio Status

This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this
motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”, you will find
an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio
value of this motherboard.

Ratio Actual Value

This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this
motherboard.

Ratio CMOS Setting

If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you
changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports
EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust the ratio value,
please disable the option “ Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.” in advance.

Enhance Halt State

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control
mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated.

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Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium
4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating
system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft
Windows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux
kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed
CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support
Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to
the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX)
Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious
software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU
does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology.
Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to
enable power
savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled]
and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you need to
set the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to enable this function. If
you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set
this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not
support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..

®

®

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disable] if above issue occurs.

Intel (R) C-STATE tech.

Intel (R) C-STATE tech. is achieved by making the power and thermal control
unit part of the core logic and not part of the chipset a s bef ore. Migration of the
power and thermal management flow into the processor allows us to use a
hardware coordination mechanism in which ea ch core ca n request a ny C-state
it wishes, thus allowing for individual core savings to be maximized. The CPU
C-state is determined and entered ba sed on the lowest common denomin ator
of both cores’ requests, portraying a single CPU entity to the chipset power
management hardware and flows. Thus, software can manage each core

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independently, while the actual power management adheres to the
platform and CPU shared resource restrictions. Configuration options are:
[C2], [C3], [C4] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled].

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.4.2

Chipset Configuration

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option
DRAM Command Rate

DRAM Timing Configuration
DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration
DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration
Voltage Configuration

Intelligent Energy Saver
ASRock VDrop Control
Primary Graphics Adapter
Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel
CD-In

OnBoard Lan

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[Auto]

[Disabled]
[Auto]

[Disabled]
[With VDrop]
[PCI]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)
inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may select
[400MHz (DDR3 800)], [533MHz (DDR3 1066)] , [667MHz (DDR3 1333)] or
[800MHz (DDR3 1600)]. The configuration options depend on the CPU and
memory module you adopt on this motherboard. Please refer to page 8 for
the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

DRAM Command Rate

This controls the Command Rate timing for DDR3 memory. Configuration
options: [Auto], [1N] and [2N].

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DRAM Timing Configuation

Advanced

Standard Memory Settings

Standard Memory Settings : 7-7-7-20-60-8-4-4-4

DRAM tCL

DRAM tRCD
DRAM tRP
DRAM tRAS
DRAM tRFC
DRAM tWR
DRAM tWTR
DRAM tRRD
DRAM tRTP

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[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

DRAM tCL
Val ue

DDR3 Min = 5
DDR3 Max = 10

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

XMP Technology

This option only appears when you adopt XMP memory module and FSB1333

/ 1600 CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [Profile 1] and [Profile 2]. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tCL

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TCL. Min: 5. Max: 10. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRCD

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Min: 3. Max: 10. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRP

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRP. Min: 3. Max: 10. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRAS

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Min: 9. Max: 24. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRFC

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRFC. Min: 15. Max: 78. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tWR

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. Min: 3. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tWTR

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWTR. Min: 2. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRRD

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. Min: 2. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

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DRAM tRTP

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP. Min: 2. Max: 13. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration

Advanced

DRAM RCOMP Settings

DRAM CH0 RCOMP Settings : 50-0-8-8-8-8-8

DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT

DRAM CH0 G0 (Data)
DRAM CH0 G1 (Command)
DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1)
DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2)
DRAM CH0 G4 (Clocks1)
DRAM CH0 G5 (Clocks2)

DRAM CH1 RCOMP Settings : 54-0-11-6-0-6-0

DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT
DRAM CH1 G0 (Data)
DRAM CH1 G1 (Command)
DRAM CH1 G2 (Control1)
DRAM CH1 G3 (Control2)
DRAM CH1 G4 (Clocks1)
DRAM CH1 G5 (Clocks2)

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[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT
Val ue

Min=1
Max-63

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT. Min: 1. Max: 63. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G0 (Data)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G0 (Data). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G1 (Command)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G1 (Command). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G2 (Control1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G3 (Control2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G4 (Clocks1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G4 (Clocks1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 G5 (Clocks2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 G5 (Clocks2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT. Min: 1. Max: 63. The

default value is [Auto].

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DRAM CH1 G0 (Data)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G0 (Data). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G1 (Command)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G1 (Command). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G2 (Control1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G2 (Control1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G3 (Control2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G3 (Control2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G4 (Clocks1)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G4 (Clocks1). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 G5 (Clocks2)

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 G5 (Clocks2). Min: 1. Max: 15. The

default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRD Settings
DRAM CH0 tRD

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 tRD. Min: 0. Max: 30. The default

value is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 tRD

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 tRD. Min: 0. Max: 30. The default

value is [Auto].

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DRAM DLL SKEW Settings

Advanced

DRAM DLL SKEW Settings

DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW

DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW

DRAM CH0 CMD SKEW Info :0-0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CMD SKEW

DRAM CH0 CTRL0 SKEW Info :0-0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CTRL0 SKEW

DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW Info :0-0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW

DRAM CH0 CTRL2 SKEW Info :0-0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CTRL2 SKEW

DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW Info :0-0-0-0-0-0-0

DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW

DRAM CH1 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:1-5-1-1-0-128

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[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW. The default value

is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value

is [Auto].

DRAM CH0 CMD SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CMD SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH0 CTRL0 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL0 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL1 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH0 CTRL2 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL2 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH0 CTRL3 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH1 CLKSET0 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET0 SKEW. The default value

is [Auto].

DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value

is [Auto].

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DRAM CH1 CMD SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CMD SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH1 CTRL0 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL0 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH1 CTRL1 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL1 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH1 CTRL2 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL2 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

DRAM CH1 CTRL3 SKEW

This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CTRL3 SKEW. The default value is

[Auto].

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Voltage Settings

Advanced

Voltage Settings

CPU Voltage

DRAM Voltage
GTLRef Voltage
NB Voltage
NB GTL Ref. Voltage
SB Core Voltage
SB 1.1V Voltage
VTT Voltage
PLL Voltage

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

Options

Auto
Manual
Overdrive Offset

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

CPU Voltage

Use this to select CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and

[Offset]. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.561V] to

[2.429V]. The default value is [Auto].

GLTRef Voltage

Use this to select GLTRef Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto],

[0.67 x Vtt], [0.65 x Vtt], [0.63 x Vtt] and [0.615 x Vtt]. The default value of

this feature is [Auto].

NB Voltage

Use this to select NB Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.11V] to

[2.21V]. The default value is [Auto].

NB CTL Ref. Voltage

Use this to select NB Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal] and

[Low]. The default value is [Auto].

SB Core Voltage

Use this to select SB core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.536V]

to [1.800V]. The default value is [Auto].

SB 1.1V Voltage

Use this to select SB 1.1V Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.11V] to

[1.51V]. The default value is [Auto].

VTT Voltage

Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.21V] to

[1.91V]. The default value is [Auto].

PLL Voltage

Use this to select PLL Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.50V] to

[2.78V]. The default value is [Auto].

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Intelligent Energy Saver

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers

unparalleled power savings. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration

options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you want to enable this function,

please set this item to [Enabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you can also

choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable this function.

ASRock VDrop Control

Use this to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. Configuration options:

[With VDrop] and [Without VDrop]. The default value is [With VDrop].

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter

priority. The default value is [PCI].

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If

you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound

Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

CD-In

Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of Onboard HD Audio. If you plan to

use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable

this option.

OnBoard Lan

This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature.

CIR10 Field 1

Use this to enable or disable CIR10 Field 1. The default value of this feature

is [Enabled].

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3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.4.3

ACPI Configuration

3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

Restore on AC/Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS /2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

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[Disabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If

you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Repost Video on STR Resume”

will be hidden.

Repost Video on STR Resume
This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. (STR refers to

suspend to RAM.)

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power

loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the

power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes

and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the

power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the

system.

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ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

3.4.43.4.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

3.4.4

IDE Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Advanced

IDE Configuration

SATAII Configuration

Configure SATAII as
OnBoard IDE/1394 Controller
OnBoard eSATAII Controller

PCIE-eSATAII Operation Mode

SATAII 1
SATAII 2
SATAII 3
SATAII 4
SATAII 5
SATAII 6
IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave
eSATAII

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out

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[IDE]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[IDE]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]

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Options

Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

SATAII Configuration

Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS. If native OS

(Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista

TM

) is installed, please select [Enhanced].

Then in the option “Configure SATAII as”, you are allowed to set the selec-

tion to [IDE] or [AHCI].The default value is [IDE].

If you select [AHCI] mode, the options “Hot Plug” and “SATA Link Power

Management” will appear. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and

other new features that will improve SATA disk performance

but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

OnBoard IDE/1394 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable onboard IDE/1394 controller. The default

value is [Enabled].

OnBoard eSATAII Controller

Use this item to enable or disable onboard eSATAII controller. The default

value is [Enabled].

If you enable the option “OnBoard eSATAII Controller”, the option

“PCIE-eSATAII Operation Mode” will appear. Configuration options: [IDE]

and [AHCI].

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IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will

use the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction.

Advanced

Primary IDE Master

Device
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
S.M.A.R.T.

Type

LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer

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:4
:MultiWord DMA-2
:Ultra DMA-5
:Supported

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.

Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard

disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read

data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the

Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the hard disk timing.

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DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for

compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,

and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],

[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time Out

Some SATA CD / DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. Configuration

options: [0], [5], [10], [15], [20], [25], [30] and [35]. The default value is [35].

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PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI / PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI
clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

3.4.63.4.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.4.6

Floppy Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

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Select the type of
floppy drive
connected to the
system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.7

Super IO Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address

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[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4]
[Disabled]

AllowBIOStoEnable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3]. If you plan to

use ASRock DeskExpress on this motherboard, please keep this item on

[Disabled] option.

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3.4.83.4.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.8

USB Configuration

3.4.83.4.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four

configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only].

The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the

details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS

setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is

recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup

and Windows / Linux OS.

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3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan

speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main Smart Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 12.0V
+ 5.00V

CPU FAN Speed
Chassis FAN Speed
NB FAN Speed
Power FAN Speed

CPU FAN Setting

Chasis FAN Setting

NB FAN Setting

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H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F
: 31C/87F

: 1.152V
: 3.312V
: 11.968V
: 5.080V

:N/A
:N/A
:N/A
:N/A

[Level 4]

Boot Security Exit

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU FAN Setting

This allows you to set the CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Full On]

and [Automatic mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis FAN Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan speed. Configuration options:

[Full On] and [Automatic mode]. The default is value [Full On].

NB FAN Setting

This allows you to set the NB fan speed. Configuration options: [Level 1],

[Level 2], [Level 3] and [Level 4]. The default is value [Level 4].

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Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.6

Boot Screen

3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

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3.6.13.6.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display

Boot Logo
Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Boot

Disabled: Displays
normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM
Logo instead of POST
messages.

+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Security Exit

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Screen
Select Item

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Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the

system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and

[Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

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Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears when

you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options: [Auto],

[PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto].

Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.7

Security Screen

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For

the user password, you may also clear it.

Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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Security

Install or Change the
password.

Enter Change
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Exit

Select Screen
Select Item

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3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Would you like to save current setting
user defaults ?

Save 1st User Defaults

Load 1st User Defaults

Save 2nd User Defaults

Load 2nd User Defaults

Save 3rd User Defaults

Load 3rd User Defaults

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Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Load

optimal defaults?” Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup

configurations.

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4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /

XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only.

Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

4.2.1

Running The Support CD

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the

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

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

4.2.2

Drivers Menu

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

4.2.3

Utilities Menu

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard

supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.4

Contact Information

4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

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