Asrock Vision 3D Series (Sandy Bridge) User Manual
Vision 3D Series
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2011
Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Safety 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 fol lowing safety instructions.
Setting 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 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
fl ows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the
power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug
the power cord and contact a qualifi ed 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 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
confi guration.
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Safety 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.
WARNING:
Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specifi ed
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
(elec trical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regu lations 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 ac cording to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation Notices
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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
fi elds as magnetic
interference may affect
the performance of the
product.
Do not block the air
vents to this product or
impede the airfl ow in any
way.
Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................... 7
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 7
1.2 Specifi cations ................................................................. 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 chassis ........................................... 14
3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD ................................... 15
4 Reinstalling the DIMMs ........................................ 16
5 Reinstalling the CPU ............................................ 17
6 Reinstalling the MXM card .................................. 18
7 Driver Installation ................................................. 19
8 UTILITY MEMU ........................................................ 20
8.1 Instant Boot .................................................................... 20
8.1.1 Introduction .......................................................... 20
8.1.2 Installation ............................................................ 21
8.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ......................... 23
8.2.1 Introduction .......................................................... 23
8.2.2 Installation ............................................................ 23
8.2.3 Function ............................................................... 23
8.3 CyberLink DVD Suite free bundle (Trial version,
including PowerDVD, PowerDirector, etc) ..................... 26
8.4 CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Blu-ray 3D OEM version ....... 28
8.5 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle
(Trial version) ................................................................. 29
8.6 THX TruStudio Software free bundle ............................. 30
8.7 The best Apple charge companion - ASRock APP
Charger .......................................................................... 31
8.8 Lucid Virtu ...................................................................... 32
8.9 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (Trial version) ................ 40
8.10 ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Exclusive
download software for ASRock cuntomers .................... 41
8.11 ASRock XFast USB Technology - Faster Than Your
Imagination! ................................................................... 42
8.12 ASRock XFast LAN - Faster Internet Access ................. 45
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9 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ................................................. 46
9.1 Introduction .................................................................... 46
9.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 46
9.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 47
9.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 47
9.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 48
9.4 Advanced Screen ........................................................... 51
9.4.1 CPU Confi guration ............................................... 52
9.4.2 North Bridge Confi guration................................... 54
9.4.3 South Bridge Confi guration .................................. 55
9.4.4 Storage Confi guration .......................................... 57
9.4.5 Super IO Confi guration ........................................ 58
9.4.6 ACPI Confi guration............................................... 59
9.4.7 USB Confi guration ............................................... 60
9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 61
9.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 62
9.7 Security Screen ............................................................. 63
9.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 64
10 Software Support ............................................... 65
10.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 65
10.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 65
10.2.1 Running Support CD .......................................... 65
10.2.2 Drivers Menu ...................................................... 65
10.2.3 Utilities Menu...................................................... 65
10.2.4 Contact Information ............................................ 65
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Chapter 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 confi guration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the hardware specifi cations and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifi cations of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may fi nd
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 product, please visit our
website for specifi c information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
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 3.5mm Audio Cable
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1.2 Specifications
* For barebone system, it may not contain CPU, memory, HDD or ODD.
Processor Intel® Mobile Sandy Bridge Processor, supports 2nd
Generation Intel
Bridge Processor Family
Chipset Mobile Intel
Memory Supports DDR3 1600*1/1333/1066MHz, 2xSO-DIMM slots ,
maximun up to 16GB
Display NVIDIA
®
GeForce GT540M 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), 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x S/PDIF,
1 x eSATA3
Audio 7.1 Ch HD Audio with THX TruStudio
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
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Supports DDR3 1600MHz depends on CPU type. (eg. Core i5 series or above CPU.)
*2
For eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported in AHCI mode only. IDE mode does
not support Hot Plug function.
®
Corei7/i5/i3 Dual-Core Mobile Sandy
®
HM65 chipset
*2
, 2 x USB3.0
TM
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.
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1.3 System Motherboard Components
1. SATA connector: For HDD SATA data cable
2. SATA 3.0 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. HM65 PCH chipset
8. Memory socket
9. Infrared module header
10. CPU
11. Clear CMOS jumper
12. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For WiFi module
13. MXM 3.0 slot
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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 Connectinos
14. HDMI connector
15. eSATA3 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 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 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 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/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 DIMMs
1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward to
change the DIMM.
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Chapter 5 Reinstalling the CPU
1. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan.
2. Unscrew the screws on the corner of the CPU socket.
3. Now you can reinstall a new CPU to the system.
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Chapter 6 Reinstalling the MXM card
1. Unscrew the screws of the heatpipe on the MXM card.
2. Use your fi ngers to pull the outer side of the heatpipe upward.
3. Finally you can take out the heatpipe and change a new MXM card.
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Chapter 7 Driver Installation
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive fi rst. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side
to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
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Chapter 8 Utility Menu
The utilities meu shows the applications and other software that this product supports.
8.1 Instant Boot
8.1.1 Introduction
Instant Boot, a user-friendly tool that allows you to turn on your PC in just a few
seconds, provides a much more effi cient way to save energy, time, money, and
improves system running speed for your system *. It is applicable to Windows®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit.
Instant Boot leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and
Power Interface) features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and
Hibernation modes in Windows® to shorten boot up time. By calling S3 and S4
at specifi c timing during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows
you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds.
There are two modes of Instant Boot available: Fast Mode and Regular
Mode. In Fast Mode, it uses S3 and takes only a few seconds for OS to
resume to working state, which is 10 times faster than traditional boot up
time (50 to 60 seconds). Even the Regular Mode is 3 times faster than traditional
boot up time.
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Instant Boot guarantees a clean Windows® boot to consume less power,
time and money without any accumulated garbage data, and you can still
keep your data safe even there is a power cut. Also, the Windows® update
speed will become faster.
* This function is applicable ONLY to single user that does not secure ID and Password
to their systems.
* The boot up time depends on the hardware confi guration.
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