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ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard
Motherboard Layout
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PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper |
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USB_PWR3 Jumper |
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ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) |
23 |
Power LED Header (PLED1) |
3 |
1156-Pin CPU Socket |
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System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) |
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CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) |
25 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB12_13, Blue) |
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2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots |
26 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) |
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(Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Blue) |
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USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) |
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2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots |
28 |
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) |
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(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, White) |
29 |
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) |
7 |
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) |
30 |
Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) |
8 |
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) |
31 |
COM Port Header (COM1) |
9 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_1_2, Blue) |
32 |
HDMI_SPDIF Header |
10 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_3_4, Blue) |
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(HDMI_SPDIF1, White) |
11 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_5_6, Blue) |
33 |
Front Panel Audio Header |
12 |
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) |
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(HD_AUDIO1, White) |
13 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_7, Blue) |
34 |
Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) |
14 |
Intel P55 Chipset |
35 |
PCI Slots (PCI1-2) |
15 |
Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) |
36 |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, White) |
16 |
16Mb SPI Flash |
37 |
PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) |
17 |
Infrared Module Header (IR1) |
38 |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) |
18 |
Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) |
39 |
PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) |
19 |
Reset Switch (RSTBTN) |
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Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) |
20 |
Dr. Debug |
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USB_PWR2 Jumper |
21 |
Power Switch (PWRBTN) |
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I/O Panel
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PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) |
10 |
Microphone (Pink) |
2 |
Coaxial SPDIF Out Port |
11 |
USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) |
3 |
USB 2.0 Ports (USB67) |
12 |
USB 2.0 Port (USB2) |
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LAN RJ-45 Port |
13 |
USB 3.0 Port (USB3) |
5 |
Side Speaker (Gray) |
14 |
USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) |
6 |
Rear Speaker (Black) |
15 |
eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_1) |
7 |
Central / Bass (Orange) |
16 |
Optical SPDIF Out Port |
8 |
Line In (Light Blue) |
17 |
Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) |
** 9 |
Front Speaker (Lime) |
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.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED |
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SPEED LED |
ACT/LINK |
SPEED |
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LED |
LED |
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Status |
Description |
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Status |
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Description |
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Off |
No Link |
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Off |
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10Mbps connection |
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Blinking |
Data Activity |
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Orange |
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100Mbps connection |
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On |
Link |
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Green |
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1Gbps connection |
LAN Port |
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**If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels |
Front Speaker |
Rear Speaker |
Central / Bass |
Side Speaker |
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(No. 9) |
(No. 6) |
(No. 7) |
(No. 5) |
2 |
V |
-- |
-- |
-- |
4 |
V |
V |
-- |
-- |
6 |
V |
V |
V |
-- |
8 |
V |
V |
V |
V |
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” 
, click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 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.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
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1.2Specifications
Platform |
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm |
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- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality |
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Conductive Polymer Capacitors) |
CPU |
- Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 and Pentium® G6950 |
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Processors in LGA1156 Package |
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- Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design |
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- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
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- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) |
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- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) |
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- Supports EM64T CPU |
Chipset |
- Intel® P55 |
Memory |
- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) |
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- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
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- Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ |
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1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) |
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- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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(see CAUTION 5) |
Expansion Slot |
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots |
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(blue @ x16 mode; white @ x4 mode) |
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- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) |
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- 2 x PCI slots |
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- Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM |
Audio |
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection |
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(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) |
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- Premium Blu-ray audio support |
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LAN |
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
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- Realtek RTL8111E |
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- Supports Wake-On-LAN |
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- Supports LAN Cable Detection |
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Rear Panel I/O |
I/O Panel |
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- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port |
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- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port |
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- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port |
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- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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- 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports |
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- 1 x eSATAII Connector |
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- 1 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Port |
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- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED |
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LED) |
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- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED |
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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ |
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Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) |
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USB3.0 |
- 1 x USB 3.0 port by Fresco FL1000G, supports USB 3.0 up to |
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5Gb/s |
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Connector |
- 7 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, JBOD and Intel Rapid Storage), NCQ, |
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AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 7) |
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- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) |
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- 1 x Floppy connector |
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- 1 x IR header |
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- 1 x COM port header |
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- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header |
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- 1 x Power LED header |
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- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector |
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- 24 pin ATX power connector |
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- 8 pin 12V power connector |
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- CD in header |
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- Front panel audio connector |
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- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) |
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- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) |
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Smart Switch |
- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED |
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- 1 x Power Switch with LED |
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- 1 x Reset Switch with LED |
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BIOS Feature |
- 16Mb AMI BIOS |
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- AMI Legal BIOS |
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- Supports “Plug and Play” |
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- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events |
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- Supports jumperfree |
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- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support |
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- CPU, DRAM, VTT, PCH, CPU PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment |
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- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) |
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Support CD |
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), |
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ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative |
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Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) |
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Unique Feature |
- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) |
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- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) |
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- Instant Boot |
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- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) |
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- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) |
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- Hybrid Booster: |
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- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) |
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- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) |
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- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) |
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- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) |
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- Good Night LED |
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- Turbo 40 / Turbo 50 CPU Overclocking |
Hardware |
- CPU Temperature Sensing |
Monitor |
- Chassis Temperature Sensing |
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- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer |
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- CPU Quiet Fan |
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- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control |
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- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore |
OS |
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit |
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/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant |
Certifications |
- FCC, CE, WHQL |
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- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) |
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(see CAUTION 15) |
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty 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.About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 54 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 for details.
3.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 13 for proper installation.
4.Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5.For those CPU that only support up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is supported through overclocking.
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6.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 3 for proper connection.
7.Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 35 of “User Manual” in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.
8.It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm
9.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/feature/IES/index.html
10.ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without 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.
11.The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.
12.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.
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13.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.
14.Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can be used.
15.EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.
1.3Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit)
Chipset |
Model Name |
Chipset Name |
Driver |
Vendor |
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ATI |
Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP |
RADEON 3650 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B |
RADEON 3850 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H |
RADEON 3870 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A |
RADEON HD 4350 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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Powercolor AX4670 512MD3-P |
RADEON 4670 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 |
RADEON 4850 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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ASUS EAH5850/G/2DIS/1GD5/A |
RADEON 5850 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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MSI-ATI-R5770-PM2D1G |
RADEON 5770 |
Catalyst 9.12 |
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*For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
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2. Installation
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2.To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3.Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5.When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.1CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1156-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.
1156-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 1156-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
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 3. Insert the 1156-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.
Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.
line black
orientation key notch |
alignment key |
Pin1
Pin1
alignment key orientation key notch 1156-Pin Socket
1156-Pin CPU
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
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Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.
2.2Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1156-Pin 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 2, 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.
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA
775 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan.
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2.3 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 chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; white slots; see p.2 No.6), 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 identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
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DDR3_A2 |
DDR3_A1 |
DDR3_B2 |
DDR3_B1 |
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(Blue Slot) |
(White Slot) |
(Blue Slot) |
(White Slot) |
(1) |
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Populated |
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Populated |
(2)* |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
*For the configuration (2), 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 white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1).
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.It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4.Please install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_B1) for the first priority.
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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 / PCIE3 (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.
PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support
CrossFireXTM function.
1.In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.
2.In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 slot will work at x16 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.
3.If you use PCIE3 slot, PCIE4 slot will work at x2 bandwidth.
4.Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the 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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2.5CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation
Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad 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 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.
1.If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.
2.If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
2.5.1Graphics Cards Setup
Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)
CrossFire Bridge
Step 2. 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.)
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2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2. 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 3. 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® 7 / VistaTM OS:
Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details. Step 4. Restart your computer.
Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar. (Driver Version: 8-12_vista32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_72275.exe)
ATI Catalyst Control Center
Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select the option according to the total GPU number on the Radeon graphics cards. Click “Apply”.
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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” 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 CrossFireXTM feature.
Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad 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.
2.6 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
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2.7Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is Short Open placed on these 2 pins.
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Short pin2, pin3 to enable |
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Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.
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Short pin2, pin3 to enable |
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Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. When you select +5V_DUAL, USB devices can wake up the system under S3 (Suspend to RAM) state. To support ErP/EuP requirement, please set this jumper to +5V.
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Short pin2, pin3 to enable |
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Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 28) Default Clear CMOS
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!
FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 30)
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.2 No. 15)
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80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
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USB 2.0 Headers |
Besides seven default USB 2.0 |
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1.High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2.If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:
A.Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B.Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
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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.
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
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2.9 Smart Switches
This motherboard has three smart 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 |
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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 20 “Clear CMOS jumper” description instead.
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2.10 Dr. Debug
Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug 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:
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Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock |
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Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing |
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Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled. |
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Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack. |
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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:
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Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and |
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Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.” |
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Set up boot strap proccessor Information |
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Set up boot strap proccessor for POST |
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Enumerate and set up application proccessors |
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Re-enable cache for boot strap proccessor |
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Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. |
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Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse. |
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Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port. |
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Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. |
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Initializes all the output devices. |
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2.11 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
2.12 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:
..\ RAID Installation Guide
2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
2.13.1Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions
If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function (IDE mode)
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A.Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced screen 
Storage Configuration.
B.Set the option “SATA Operation Mode” to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
2.13.2Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function (IDE mode)
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A.Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced screen
Storage Configuration.
B.Set the option “SATA Operation Mode” to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function (AHCI mode)
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A.Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced screen
Storage Configuration.
B.Set the option “SATA Operation Mode” to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.
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