ASRock Vision 3D Owner's Manual

Vision 3D Series

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2010

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such da mages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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 product contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

Safety instructionsSafety instructions

Safety instructions

Safety instructionsSafety instructions

Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.

Setting up your systemSetting up your system

Setting up your system

Setting up your systemSetting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.

• Set up the system on a stable surface.

• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0o C and 40o C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.

Care during useCare during use

Care during use

Care during useCare during use

• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.

• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning thesystem.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the system.

• The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating

instructions.

• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

• The system performance changes.

No disassemblyNo disassembly

No disassembly

No disassemblyNo disassembly

NOTE:

The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a result of attempting to disassemble/reassemble the system or modifying the hardware configuration.

Safety cautions and warningsSafety cautions and warnings

Safety cautions and warnings

Safety cautions and warningsSafety cautions and warnings

Optical Drive Safety Information

Optical drives sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

CAUTION:

Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.

WAR NING:

Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.

Product disposal notice

IMPORTANT:

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

CAUTION!

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation Notices

Do not place this product underneath heavy loads or in an unstable position.

Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.

Do not use or expose this product around magnetic fields as magnetic interference may affect the performance of the product.

Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow in any way.

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 7

1.2 Spec if ic at ion s ................................................................ 8

1.3 System Motherboard Components ............................... 9

1.4 Rear Panel Connections ................................................ 11

1.5 System Chassis............................................................. 12

1.6 Remote Controller .......................................................... 13

2 Opening the chassis2 Opening the chassis

2 Opening the chassis

2 Opening the chassis2 Opening the chassis

3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

4 Reinstalling the DIMMs4 Reinstalling the DIMMs

4 Reinstalling the DIMMs

4 Reinstalling the DIMMs4 Reinstalling the DIMMs

5 Reinstalling the CPU5 Reinstalling the CPU

5 Reinstalling the CPU

5 Reinstalling the CPU5 Reinstalling the CPU

6 Reinstalling the MXM card6 Reinstalling the MXM card

6 Reinstalling the MXM card

6 Reinstalling the MXM card6 Reinstalling the MXM card

7 Driver Installation7 Driver Installation

7 Driver Installation

7 Driver Installation7 Driver Installation

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UTILITY MEMUUTILITY MEMU

UTILITY MEMU

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UTILITY MEMUUTILITY MEMU

8.1 Instant Boot.................................................................... 20

8.1.1 Introduction .......................................................... 20

8.1.2 Installation ............................................................ 21

8.2 ASRock OC Tuner ......................................................... 23

8.2.1 Introduction .......................................................... 23

8.2.2 Installation ............................................................ 23

8.3 CyberLink DVD Suite free bundle (Trial version,

including PowerDVD, PowerDirector, etc) ................... 27

8.4 CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Blu-ray 3D OEM version ....... 29

8.5 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle

(Trial version) ................................................................ 30

8.6 THX TruStudio PRO Software free bundle................... 31

8.7 ASRock AIWI Utility ........................................................ 32

8.8 The best Apple charge companion - ASRock APP

Charger.......................................................................... 33

9 BIOS S9 BIOS S

9 BIOS S

9 BIOS S9 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

9.1 Introduction .................................................................... 3 4

9.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 34

9.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 3 5

9.2 Main Screen................................................................... 35

9.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 36

9.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 39

9.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 40

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9.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 43

9.4.3 ACPI Configuration............................................... 44

9.4.4 Storage Configuration ......................................... 45

9.4.5 USB Configuration ............................................... 46

9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 47

9.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 47

9.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 48

9.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 49

9.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 50

10 Software Support10 Software Support

10 Software Support

10 Software Support10 Software Support

10.1 Install Operating System ............................................. 51

10.2 Support CD Information ............................................... 51

10.2.1 Running Support CD .......................................... 51

10.2.2 Drivers Menu...................................................... 51

10.2.3 Utilities Menu ...................................................... 51

10.2.4 Contact Information............................................ 51

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Vision 3D Series, a reliable product 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 hardware and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the hardware 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 product, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

http://www.asrock.com

ASRock Vision 3D Series ASRock Support CD ASRock Quick Start Guide

One AC Power Cord One AC/DC Adapter One DVI to D-Sub Adapter

Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 3D Red/Cyan Anaglyph Glasses

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

* For barebone system, it may not contain CPU, memory, HDD or ODD.

Processor Support Intel® CoreTM i3/i5/i7 Mobile Processor Chipset Mobile Intel® HM55 Express chipset

Memory Support DDR3 1066MHz,

2 x SO-DIMM slots, maximun up to 8GB

Display NVIDIA® GeForce GT425M Graphics,

NVIDIA® 3D Vision capable

HDD Support 2.5” SATA HDD

ODD BD Combo or DVD Super Multi

Front I/O 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x MIC, 1 x Head phone,

4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro)

Rear I/O 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-I (Dual-Link), 5 x USB 2.0, 1 x S/PDIF,

1 x eSATAII*2, 1 x USB3.0

Audio 7.1 Ch HD Audio with THX TruStudio Pro

LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps)

Remote Support MCE function Controller

Power 90W/19V Adapter Dimension 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200m(L) Volume (liters) 2.8L

Due to WinXP and PCH chipset (HM55) limitations, if you use WinXP, please disable the

BIOS option "USB2.0 Rate Matching Hub" to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in the process of installing WinXP or using USB3.0 devices.)

For eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported in AHCI mode only. IDE mode does

not support Hot Plug function.

This USB3.0 port does not support Hot-Plug and legacy function. If you wish to use Hot-Plug

USB3.0 device, we suggest you to use it on the front USB3.0 ports.

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, 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.

1.3 System Motherboard Components1.3 System Motherboard Components

1.3 System Motherboard Components

1.3 System Motherboard Components1.3 System Motherboard Components

1. SATA connector: For HDD SATA data cable

2. SATA connector: For HDD SATA data cable

3. ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5” HDD

4. SATA connector: For ODD SATA data cable

5. SATA power cable connector (+5V/+12V) for second HDD

6. Fan connector

7. HM55 PCH chipset

8. Memory socket

9. Infrared module header

10. CPU

11. Cle ar CMOS jumper

12. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For WiFi module

13. MXM 3.0 slot

NOTE.

1. SATA and Power Connections

SATA &Power Connections

HDD

2. Fan Connection

Fan connector

Rotation

+12V

Ground

ODD

Connect toHDD

Connect toODD

Connect toATX5V Power Connector(3)

Connect toSATA Connector (1)

Connect toSATA Connector (4)

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1.4 Rear Panel Connectinos1.4 Rear Panel Connectinos

1.4 Rear Panel Connectinos

1.4 Rear Panel Connectinos1.4 Rear Panel Connectinos

14. HDMI connector

15. eSATAII connector

16. DVI-I port (Dual-Link)

17. USB3.0 ports: USB devices

18. Mic In (Pink): Microphone

19. Optical S/PDIF Out port

20. DC-In jack

21. Side port for side speakers

22. Center/LFE (Orange): Center / subwoofer speakers

23. Front L/R Out (Lime): Stereo speakers or headphones

24. Line In (Blue) for 2/4/6 channel; Rear (Blue) for 8 channel

25. LAN (RJ-45) port: Local Area Network

26. USB2.0 ports: USB devices

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1.5 System Chassis1.5 System Chassis

1.5 System Chassis

1.5 System Chassis1.5 System Chassis

27. Headphone

28. Microphone

29. USB3.0 ports: USB devices

30. 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro)

31. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator

32. Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

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1.6 Remote Controller1.6 Remote Controller

1.6 Remote Controller

1.6 Remote Controller1.6 Remote Controller

Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the relative hardware equipments. If the hardware equipments you adopt are not compatible with the system, you are not allowed to use these functions. This product is designed to meet MCE standards.

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Chapter 2 Opening the chassisChapter 2 Opening the chassis

Chapter 2 Opening the chassis

Chapter 2 Opening the chassisChapter 2 Opening the chassis

1. Press the button on the rear I/O to open the top side of the chassis.

2. After the chassis is opened, you will see the top shield inside the chassis.

3. Unscrew the screws on the corner of the top shield.

4. Carefully take the top shield out.

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Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDDChapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDDChapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

1. After you remove the top shield, you will see the ODD/HDD bracket.

2. Disconnect the ODD/HDD SATA power cable, and take out the ODD/HDD

bracket.

3. Disconnect all the ODD/HDD SATA power cables inside the chassis.

4. Then you can change the new ODD/HDD to upgrade your system.

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Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMsChapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs

Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs

Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMsChapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs

1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward to change the DIMM.

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