ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi, X38TurboTwins User Manual
X38TurboTwins-WiFi /
X38TurboTwins
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published June 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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ContentsContents
Contents
ContentsContents
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 6
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows
VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo......................... 10
1.4 Motherboard Layout ........................................................ 11
1.5 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus ........................................ 12
1.6 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications
(For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) ....................................... 13
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 14
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 14
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 15
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................... 17
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 18
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 21
2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide .......................................... 22
2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................... 25
2.9 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 26
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 29
2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 34
2.12 eSATAII Interface Introduction ....................................... 35
2.13 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 38
2.14 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 39
2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs and eSATAII Devices ......................................... 40
2.16 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide .............................................................................. 41
2.17 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 43
2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
64-bit With RAID Functions ............................................ 43
2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ............................................................ 43
2.18.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ................... 44
2.18.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
RAID 1 or RAID 5 ................................................. 45
2.18.4 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With
RAID Functions ................................................... 46
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2.19 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 47
2.19.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 47
2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 48
2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) . 49
2.21 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 51
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 52
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 52
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 53
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 53
3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 54
3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 55
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 57
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 60
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 61
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 64
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 65
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 65
3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 66
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 67
3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 68
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 68
3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 69
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 70
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 71
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 71
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 71
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 71
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 71
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 71
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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X38TurboT wins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins motherboard,
a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Support CD
ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For X38TurboTwins-WiFi 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 HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
One “ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield
WiFi Accessorie s (For X38TurboT wins-WiFi Only)
One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module
One Antenna
One WiFi Bracket
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SpecificationsSpecifications
1.2
Specifications
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SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- All Solid Capacitor design
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel
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CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core
2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad
Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors
- Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel
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X38
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology
(see CAUTION 4)
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot - Supports ATI
TM
CrossFire
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- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 3 x PCI slots
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows
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VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with
Content Protection
- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec)
- DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support
(For X38TurboTwins-WiFi Only) (see CAUTION 7)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module
(For X38TurboTwins - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b
-WiFi Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and
Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode)
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Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_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)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 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)
- 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
- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 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 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
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)
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- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)
- 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
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64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16)
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Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
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Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
WA R NING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-
party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. FSB1600-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. Besides, if you want
to change a new CPU on this motherboard, please remove the AC
power cord from your PC in advance. This motherboard supports native
FSB1333/1066/800 MHz. For normal operation, you do no need to adjust
the jumper settings. For special overclocking mode, please refer to page
27 and 28 for proper jumper settings.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 56.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 51 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 18 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,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1600
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800,
DDR3 800
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* DDR2 1066 / DDR3 1600 memory modules will operate in
overclocking mode.
* When you use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at
DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. When you
use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 1000
if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module.
* If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard,
you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 28 for proper
jumper settings.
6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP
and Windows
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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 49
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 12 for proper connection.
9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 38 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 35 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.
12. WiFi header supports 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:
http://www.asrock.com
14. 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.
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15. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC
system.
16. ASRock WiFi-802.11g module and RAID / AHCI functions are not
supported under Windows
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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPU Celeron 420
Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver
with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)
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minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows
Premium 2008 logo.
VistaTM systems are required to meet above
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24.4cm (9.6in)
Keyboard
Mouse
PS2
PS2
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PS2_USB_PWR1
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical
SPDIF
Bottom:
ESATAII_BOTTOM
Center:
ESATAII_TOP
ATX12V1
Top:
IEEE1394
USB2.0
T:USB0
B:USB1
USB2.0
T:USB2
B:USB3
USB2.0
T:USB4
B:USB5
CTR BASS
MIC IN
ESATAII_TOP
ESATAII_BOTTOM
Top:
RJ-45
ATXPWR1
Top:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
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PCIE1
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FSB2
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FSB1
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PCIE2
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Super
I/O
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AUDIO
CODEC
HDMI_SPDIF1
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CD1
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HD_AUDIO1
PCIE3
PCI1
PCI2
WIFI
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PCI3
FLOPPY1
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COM1
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Chipset
PCI Express2.0
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CPU_FAN1
FSB1600
DDR2 1066
Dual Channel
DDR3 1600
Quad CoreCPU
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DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDRII_2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)
IDE1
30.5cm (12.0in)
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8Mb
BIOS
IR1
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VT6308S
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Intel
ICH9R
VIA
USB8_9
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1394a
FRONT_1394
CMOS
Battery
CLRCMOS1
SATAII_5(Port4)
SATAII_1(Port0)
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SATAII_6(Port5)
SATAII_2(Port1)
1
SPEAKER1
USB6_7
PLEDPWRBTN
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SATAII_3(Port2)
HDLED RESET
SATAII_4(Port3)
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CHA_FAN1
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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
3 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 23 SATAII Connector
4 775-Pin CPU Socket (SATAII_5 (Port4), Orange)
5 North Bridge Controller 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (FRONT_1394)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (IR1)
8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 SPI BIOS Chip
(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
9 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1)
(Dual Channel C: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Pink) 29 WiFi Header (WiFi)
10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 3 0 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
11 South Bridge Controller 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 33 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Green)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 37 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 38 FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers
19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
20 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange)
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 10 Microphone (Pink)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
3 IEEE 1394 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 14 eSATAII Port (ESATAII_TOP)
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 eSATAII Port (ESATAII_BOTTOM)
7 Central / Bass (Orange) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port
8 Line In (Light Blue) 17 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
** 9 Front Speaker (Lime)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
SPEED LED Activity/Link LED
Status Description Status Description
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LAN Port LED Indications
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5
6
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11
SPEED
LED
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ACT/LINK
LED
Off 10Mbps connection Off No link
Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Linked
Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity
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 Conne ction
Audio Output ChannelsFront Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)
2 V -- -- --
4 V -- -- V
6V--VV
8VVVV
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.11g 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 802.11g
Data Rate - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
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 - 2.4~2.5GHz
Operating Range - Indoor: 80ft (30m)
Number of - up to 16 stations
Connected Devices
(AP Mode)
Antenna - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna
LED - Green data transmission (AIR) LED
Support OS - Windows
Compatibility - Full compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard products
Software Support - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard
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If you want to start to use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please
carefully read “ASRock WiFi-802.11g 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-802.11g \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP
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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install
the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle
components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
775-Pin Socket Overview
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
Pin1
orientation
key notch
775-LAND CPU
orientation
key notch
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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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2.42.4
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.4
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.42.4
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 11, No. 6).
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, No. 6).
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 Memor2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and
four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel
Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install
identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 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_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.11 No.7),
identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Green
slots; see p.11 No.8), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A2
and DDR3_B2; Pink slots; see p.11 No.9), so that Dual Channel Memory Technol-
ogy 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 DDR2 Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
2 memory modules SS SS
2 memory modules DS DS
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
DDRII_1 DDRII_2
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot)
DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
(Green Slot) (Pink Slot) (Green Slot) (Pink Slot)
2 memory modules SS X SS X
2 memory modules DS X DS X
2 memory modules X SS X SS
2 memory modules X DS X DS
4 memory modules SS SS SS SS
4 memory modules DS DS DS DS
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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 in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1
and DDR3_B1), or in the set of pink slots (DDR3_A2 and
DDR3_B2).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-
stalled in DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to
activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory
module is installed in 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
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology.
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot
or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this
motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this
motherboard at the same time.
6. To have the best performance with DDR3 1600 XMP memory
modules, it is suggested to install one memory module on each
channel. For example, install them in the set of green slots
(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1) or in the set of pink slots (DDR3_A2
and DDR3_B2).
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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.
notch
break
notch
break
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot
at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 3 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 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock
PCIE_DE card.
PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with
x16 lane width graphics cards.
If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard,
please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE1 slot.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling 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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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TMTM
TM
2.7 CrossFire2.7 CrossFire
2.7 CrossFire
2.7 CrossFire2.7 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
Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. This
applies to cards from ATI
CrossFire
For Windows® XP
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI Radeon HD2900XT MSI RX2900XT-VT2D512E Catalyst 7.11
TM
Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire
TM
TM
VGA card support list according to the OS you install.
or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for
TM
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
For Windows
®
Vista
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI 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
1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the
TM
performance benefits of CrossFire
CrossFire
CrossFire
TM
Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a
TM
Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to
benefit from the CrossFire
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFire
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFire
. All three CrossFireTM components, a
TM
multi-GPU platform.
TM
Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
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