P45XE-WiFiN /
P45XE-R /
P45XE
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published September 2008
Copyright©2008 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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Contents Contents
Contents
Contents Contents
1 Introduction 1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1 Introduction 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) .............. 11
1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45XE) .......................................... 12
1.5 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN) ................. 13
1.6 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R) ........................ 14
1.7 ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus (P45XE) ................................... 15
1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications
(For P45XE-WiFiN Only) ................................................. 16
2 Installation 2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation 2 Installation
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 17
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 17
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 18
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................... 20
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 21
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 23
2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide .......................................... 24
2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................... 28
2.9 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 28
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................. 29
2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 35
2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction ......................................... 36
2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ........................................ 39
2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 40
2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs and eSATAII Devices ......................................... 41
2.16 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide ............................................................................. 42
2.17 Driver Installation Guide ................................................... 44
2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45XE-WiFiN /
P45XE-R Only). .............................................................. 44
2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ............................................................ 44
2.18.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System .................... 45
2.18.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
RAID 1 or RAID 5 ................................................ 46
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2.18.4 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With
RAID Functions ................................................... 47
2.19 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 48
2.19.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 48
2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 49
2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) .............. 50
2.21 Teaming Function Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN /
P45XE-R Only) ........................................................... 52
2.22 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 55
3 BIOS S 3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S 3 BIOS S
4 Software Support 4 Software Support
4 Software Support
4 Software Support 4 Software Support
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ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 56
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 56
3.1.2 Navigation Keys .................................................... 57
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 57
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................. 59
3.4 Advanced Screen ............................................................ 60
3.4.1 Overclock Configuration ........................................ 60
3.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................ 63
3.4.3 Chipset Configuration ............................................ 65
3.4.4 ACPI Configuration ................................................ 68
3.4.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 69
3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 71
3.4.7 Floppy Configuration ............................................. 72
3.4.8 Super IO Configuration .......................................... 72
3.4.9 USB Configuration ................................................ 73
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ...................... 74
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 75
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................... 75
3.7 Security Screen .............................................................. 76
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 77
4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 78
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 78
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 78
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ......................................................... 78
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 78
4.2.4 Contact Information ............................................... 78
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P45XE-W iFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE 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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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm)
ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Support CD
ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only)
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Motherboard Accessories
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 “ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R)
One “ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield (P45XE)
WiFi Accessories (For P45XE-WiFiN Only)
One ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module
Two Antennas
One WiFi Bracket
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Specifications Specifications
1.2
Specifications
1.2 1.2
Specifications Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm
- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality
Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel
®
CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core
2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale
processors
- Compatible with FSB2000/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
(see CAUTION 1 )
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2 )
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3 )
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel
®
P45
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R)
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 (P45XE)
Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4 )
- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Support DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 5 )
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16 GB (see CAUTION 6 )
Expansion Slot - Supports ATI
TM
CrossFire
TM
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots
(green @ x16 mode, blue @ x8 mode)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
Audio P45XE-WiFiN
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with
Content Protection
- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec)
- DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (see CAUTION 7 )
P45XE-R
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with
Content Protection
- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec)
P45XE
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
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LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function
(For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only)
Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11n module
(For - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g /
P45XE-WiFiN 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and
Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode)
Rear Panel I/O P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R
ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x eSATAII Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED
(ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8 )
P45XE
ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x eSATAII Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8 )
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ,
AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 9 )
* RAID functions are for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R only
- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors) (see CAUTION 10 )
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
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- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R)
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11 )
- 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 12 )
BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports Jumperfree Overclocking
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, 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 13)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14 )
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15 )
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16 )
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft
TM
Vista
64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 17 )
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Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
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Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
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Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-
party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. Some CPU you adopt may be overclocked to FSB2000 MHz.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
64.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 55 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 21 for proper
installation.
5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency
1600 DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR2 1200
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800
6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows
and Windows
®
VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® Vista
64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
7. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound
format. To enable DTS function, you need to adjust the settings after
audio driver installation. Please refer to “DTS Operation Guide” on page
50 for details.
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 13, 14 and 15 for proper connection.
9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 39 to adjust your SATAII hard
disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 36
for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
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12. USB/WiFi header can be used to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. It can also be
used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-
802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the
convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website
for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
13. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website:
14. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide excep-
tional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing
computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation pro-
cedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website:
15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-
mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-
mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system
or damage the CPU.
16. 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.
17. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not
supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recommended to use IDE
mode under Windows
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2000. Please refer to page 69 for detailed setup.
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PS2
Optical
SPDIF
Bottom:
ESATAII_BOTTOM
Center:
ESATAII_TOP
USB2.0
T: US B0
B:USB1
39
USB2.0
T:U SB 2
B:USB3
USB2.0
T:USB4
B:USB5
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Bottom:
CTRBASS
Center:
REARSPK
Bottom:
MICIN
Center:
FRONT
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PS2
Coaxial
SPDIF
eSATAII_BOTTOM(Port5)
Top:
IEEE1394
eSATAII_TOP(Port4)
Top:
RJ-45
Top:
RJ-45
Top:
SIDESPK
ATX12V1
Top:
LINEIN
LAN
PHY
PCIE1
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
CD1
PCIE3
HD_AUDIO1
1
PCIE4
1
Super
I/O
HDMI_SPDIF1
1
FLOPPY1
COM1
IR1
1
1
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22.4cm (8.8in)
Intel
P45
Chipset
RoHS
PCI Express2.0
PCIE2
USB/WIFI
PCIE5
PCI1
PCI2
PLED PWRBTN
1
HDLED RESET
PANEL1
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PS2_USB_PWR1
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DDRII_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
ATXPWR1
IDE1
30.5cm (12.0in)
FSB2000
DDR2 1200
Dual Channel
9
VIA
VT6330
10
8Mb
BIOS
Intel
ICH10R
USB8_9
SATAII_6(Port5)
11
USB6_7
SATAII_5(Port4)
SPEAKER1
1
11
21
22
20
FRONT_1394
11
CMOS
Battery
SATAII_4(Port3)
SATAII_2(Port1)
SATAII_3(Port2)
SATAII_1(Port0)
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17
18
11
12
13
CLRCMOS1
1
14
15
CHA_FAN1
16
1 eSATAII Connector 21 SATAII Connector
(eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5), Orange) (SATAII_5 (Port4), Orange)
2 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
3 North Bridge Controller 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
5 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow) 27 COM Port Header (COM1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 28 HDMI_SPDIF Header
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Orange) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 29 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue)
10 SPI BIOS Chip 31 USB/WiFi Header (USB/WIFI, Yellow)
11 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
(FRONT_1394, Red) 33 Front Panel Audio Header
12 South Bridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 37 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red) 38 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)
18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector
19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) (eSAT AII_TOP (Port 4), Orange)
20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
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5
3
4
7
22.4cm (8.8in)
Keyboard
Mouse
PS2
PS2
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical
SPDIF
eSATAII_BOTTOM(Port5)
Bottom:
ESATAII_BOTTOM
Center:
ESATAII_TOP
eSATAII_TOP(Port4)
USB2.0
Top:
T: US B0
RJ-45
B:USB1
38
USB2.0
T:U SB 2
B:USB3
USB2.0
T:U SB 4
B:USB5
37
Top:
SIDESPK
Bottom:
CTRBASS
Center:
REARSPK
Bottom:
MICIN
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35
34
33
32
31
30
ATX12V1
Top:
LINEIN
Center:
FRONT
LAN
PHY
PCIE1
AUDIO
CODEC
CD1
PCIE3
HD_AUDIO1
1
PCIE4
1
29
Super
I/O
28
HDMI_SPDIF1
1
27
FLOPPY1
COM1
IR1
1
1
26
25
Intel
P45
Chipset
PCI Express2.0
PCIE2
USB/WIFI
PCIE5
PCI1
PCI2
PLED PWRBTN
1
HDLED RESET
PANEL1
24 22
RoHS
23
CPU_FAN1
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
8
DDRII_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
ATXPWR1
IDE1
30.5cm (12.0in)
9
FSB2000
DDR2 1200
Dual Channel
P45XE
10
8Mb
BIOS
Intel
ICH10
CMOS
USB8_9
SATAII_6(Port5)
11
USB6_7
SATAII_5(Port4)
11
20
21
Battery
SATAII_4(Port3)
SATAII_2(Port1)
SATAII_3(Port2)
SATAII_1(Port0)
SPEAKER1
1
18
16
19
17
11
12
CLRCMOS1
1
13
14
CHA_FAN1
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1 eSATAII Connector 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
(eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5), Orange) 2 2 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 775-Pin CPU Socket 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
3 North Bridge Controller 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
5 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 26 COM Port Header (COM1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Orange) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 30 USB/WiFi Header (USB/WIFI, Yellow)
9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
10 SPI BIOS Chip 32 Front Panel Audio Header
11 South Bridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red) 37 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)
17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 38 eSATAII Connector
18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) (eSAT AII_TOP (Port 4), Orange)
19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port4), Orange)
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 Microphone (Pink)
3 IEEE 1394 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 13 USB 2.0 Port s (USB 23)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2) 14 USB 2.0 Port s (USB 01)
6 Side Speaker (Gray) 15 eSATAII Port (eSATAII_TOP)
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 eSATAII Port (eSATAII_BOTTOM)
8 Central / Bass (Orange) 17 Optical SPDIF Out Port
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
Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
** 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.
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
LAN Port LED Indications
Green 1Gbps connection
TABLE f or Audio Output Connection
(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)
2 V -- -- --
4 V -- -- V
6V - -VV
8V VVV
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11
8
12
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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1.6 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R)
1.6 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R) 1.6 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R)
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 Microphone (Pink)
3 IEEE 1394 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2) 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
6 Side Speaker (Gray) 15 eSATAII Port (eSATAII_TOP)
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 eSATAII Port (eSATAII_BOTTOM)
8 Central / Bass (Orange) 17 Optical SPDIF Out Port
9 Line In (Light Blue) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
LAN Port LED Indications
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9
6
10
7
11
8
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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 f or Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)
2 V -- -- --
4V V- -- -
6V VV- -
8V VVV
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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1.7
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 11 USB 2.0 Port s (USB 23)
4 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 eSATAII Port (eSATAII_TOP)
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 eSATAII Port (eSATAII_BOTTOM)
7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 Optical SPDIF Out Port
** 8 Front Speaker (Lime) 16 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
LAN Port LED Indications
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. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4)
2 V -- -- --
4V V- -- -
6V VV- -
8V VVV
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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ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications
1.8
ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications
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ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications
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ASRock WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.11n module, you can
easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network
connectivity. Therefore, from anywhere within the signal range, you will be able to play
LAN games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet
phone calls easily.
Standard - IEEE 802.11n
Data Rate - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150Mbps
Security - Access Point mode (AP mode): WEP, WPA
Network - Access Point mode (AP mode)
Architecture Type s - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode
Frequency Band - 2.4GHz ISM radio band
Operating Range - Indoor: 330ft (100m)
Number of - up to 16 stations
Connected Devices
(AP Mode)
Antenna - ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna
LED - Green data transmission (AIR) LED
Support OS - Windows
Compatibility - Full compatible with IEEE 802.11n standard products
Software Support - ASRock WiFi-802.11n Wizard
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If you want to start to use ASRock WiFi-802.11n module on this motherboard, please
carefully read “ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Operation Guide” in the package for
the detailed introduction and operation procedures. You can also read the document in
the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD:
..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista _XP64_XP
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.8", 30.5 x 22.4 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 Holes 2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes 2.1 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 Precautions 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 2.2 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 Installation
2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
775-Pin Socket Overview
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
Pin1
orientation
key notch
775-LAND CPU
orientation
key notch
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Pin1
alignment key
black line
775-Pin Socket
black line
alignment key
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.
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2.4 2.4
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.4
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.4 2.4
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation 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 11/12, No. 4).
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 11/12, No. 4).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan
connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.
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2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1; Yellow
slots; see p.11/12 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_A2
and DDRII_B2; Orange slots; see p.11/12 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory
Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2
DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in
all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM)
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil-
ity 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
yellow slots (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1), or in the set of orange
slots (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-
stalled in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to
activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDRII_A1 and DDRII_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.
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; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support
CrossFireTM function.
PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used to install PCI Express graphics
cards to support CrossFireTM function.
1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this
motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green).
2. If you want to use CrossFireTM function, please install the PCI
Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot and PCIE5 slot. For the
information of the compatible CrossFireTM Mode PCI Express VGA
cards and CrossFire
“CrossFire
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card
TM
TM
setup procedures, please refer to
Operation Guide” on page 24.
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 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire
2.7 CrossFire
2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire
TMTM
Operation Guide Operation Guide
Operation Guide
Operation Guide Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM 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, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and
image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for
ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates.
What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?
A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a
CrossFire
(CrossFire
Ready cards. This applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners. Please refer to
below table for CrossFire
For Windows
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 POWERCOLOR AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 8.2
TM
Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon
TM
Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFire
TM
VGA card support list according to the OS you install.
®
XP
Radeon HD 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD 3850 GIGABYTE GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD 3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 256MD2-S Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD2900XT MSI RX2900XT-VT2D512E Catalyst 7.11
Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 7.9
Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 7.9
Radeon X1950XTX GeCube RX1950XTX Catalyst 7.11
Radeon X1950PRO Gecube Radeon X1950Pro 256MB Catalyst 7.11
TM
®
For Windows
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 POWERCOLOR AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 8.2
Vista
Radeon HD 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD 3850 GIGABYTE GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD 3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 256MD2-S Catalyst 8.2
Radeon HD2900XT MSI RX2900XT-VT2D512E Catalyst 7.11
Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 7.9
Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 7.9
Radeon X1950XTX GeCube RX1950XTX Catalyst 7.11
Radeon X1950PRO Gecube Radeon X1950Pro 256MB Catalyst 7.11
Radeon X1600PRO MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3
Radeon X1300 PRO MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3
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