ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide 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 guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, 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 damages arising from any defect or error in the guide 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 motherboard 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”

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Published April 2008

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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 (eSAT AII_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 -p in D DR 2 D I MM Sl ot s 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) 30 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

LAN Port LED Indications

SPEED LED

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 Connection

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 8 VVVV

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-802.1 1g module is a n e asy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) ada pter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.1 1g module, you can easily cre ate a wireless environment a nd en joy 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 a nd 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 a nd Ad-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4~2.5GHz Operating Range - Indoor: 80ft (30m)

Outdoor: 200ft (60m) * The range varies in dif ferent environments

Number of - up to 16 stations Connected Devices (AP Mode) Antenna - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - Green data tra nsmission (AIR) LED Support OS - Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - Full compatible with IEEE 802.1 1g standard products Software Support - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard

If you want to start to use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully read “ASRock WiFi-802.1 1g Module Operation Guide” in the package f or the detailed introduction and operation procedures. You can also rea d the document in the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD:

..\ ASRock WiFi-802.1 1g \ V ista64_V ista _XP64_XP

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conf orming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep 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

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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

One 80-conductor Ultra A TA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable s (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Ca ble (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One “ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield

One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna One WiFi Bracket

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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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® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / Core

2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Y orkfield and Dual Core Wol fdale processors

- Supports FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® X48

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Te chnology

(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 me mory (see CAUTION 5)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)

Expansion Slot - Supports A TI

- 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® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with

Content Protection

- DAC with 110dB dynamic ra nge (ALC890 Audio Codec)

- DTS (Digital Theater Syste ms) support (see CAUTION 7)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 1 1C

- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN

Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module

- 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b

- Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode a nd Ad-hoc mode)

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O Plus

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

CrossFire

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- 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 a nd SPEED LED)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Re ar Spea ker/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 a nd “Hot Plug” function s (see CAUTION 9)

- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SA TAII connectors) (see CAUTION 10)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpre ss 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 A TX power conne ctor

- 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 V oltage 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)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

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Hardware - CPU T emperature Sen sing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fa n Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16)

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

* 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 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. If you want to change a new CPU on this motherboard, please remove

the AC power cord from your PC in advance.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page

54 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 31 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 14 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 * DDR2 1066 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.

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* If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard,

you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 18 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® 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 29 for details.

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 37 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.

10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 24 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft 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.

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 recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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® 2000 OS. It is recommended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 62 of “User Manual” in the support CD for detailed setup.

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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)

VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver

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Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-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.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview

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.

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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 po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

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.

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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 Ca p (Pick a nd 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.

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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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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation 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 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 2, 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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2.3 Installation of Memor

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This motherboard provides two 240-pin DD R2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots a nd four 240-pin DD R3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, a nd supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DD R2/DD R3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DD RII_1 a nd DDRII_2; Y ellow slots; see p.2 No.7), identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Green slots; see p.2 No.8), or identical DD R3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; Pink slots; see p.2 No.9), so that Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology can be a ctivated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DD R3 DIMMs f or dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. Y ou 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)

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 compatibility 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 installed 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.

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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).

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.

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

sna p back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 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 a nd ASRock PCIE_DE card. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width gra phics 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. Plea se read the documentation of the expansion card a nd ma ke 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 com-

pletely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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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 ra nge of different operating mode s with intelligent software design and a n innovative interconnect mecha nism, CrossFire enables the highest possible level of performa nce a nd image quality in a ny 3D a pplication. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 a nd VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. For the detailed operation procedures and compatible PCI Express gra phics cards, ple a se refer to page 22 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

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2.6 Surround Display Feature

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This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express V GA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, plea se refer to the document at the f ollowing path in the Support CD:

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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 placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 13)

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 of f the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper ca p 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 clearCMOS action.

Clear CMOSDefault

Short Open

or USB wake up events.

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FSB1 Jumper

(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p. No. 38)

FSB2 Jumper

(FSB2, 5-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 38)

Default

FSB3 Jumper

(FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 38)

Note1: If you use a FSB1600-CPU and adopt a DD R2 1066 memory module on this

motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Plea se short pin4, pin5 f or FSB3. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

FSB1600 / DDR2 1066

Note2: If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DD R2 1066 memory module on this

motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Plea se short pin4, pin5 f or FSB2. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

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Note3: If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DD R2 1066 memory module on this

motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Plea se short pin2, pin3 f or FSB3. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 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!

F DD conne ctor

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 27)

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.

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Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 10)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor A TA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial A T AII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1 (Port0): connectors support SA TA data see p.2, No. 12) cables for internal storage (SATAII_2 (Port1): devices. The current SA T AII see p.2, No. 15) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s (SATAII_3 (Port2): data transfer rate.

see p.2, No. 18) (SATAII_4 (Port3): see p.2, No. 19) (SATAII_5 (Port4): see p.2, No. 23) (SATAII_6 (Port5): see p.2, No. 20)

SATAII_5 (Port4) SATAII_1 (Port0)

SATAII_6 (Port5) SATAII_2 (Port1)

SATAII_3 (Port2)

SATAII_4 (Port3)

SATAII_5 (Port4) and SATAII_6 (Port5) connectors can be used for internal storage device or be connected to eSATAII connectors to support eSATAII device. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 24 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.

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eSAT AII Connectors These eSAT AII connectors

(eSATAII_TOP: see p.2, No. 39) support SATA data cables f o r (eSATAII_BOTTOM: see p.2, No. 3) external SATAII function. The

eSATAII_TOP

current eSAT AII interfa ce allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

eSATAII_BOTTOM

Serial ATA (SA T A) Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SA T AII

connector on this motherboard. Y ou can also use the SATA data cable to connect SA T AII_5 (Port4) or SAT AII_6 (Port5) connector a nd eSATAII connector.

Serial ATA (SAT A) Please conne ct the black end of Power Cable SA TA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

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HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 22) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 21)

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WiFi Header This header supports WiFi+AP

(11-pin WIFI) function with ASRock (see p.2 No. 29) 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.

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If you don’t plan to use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the 4-Pin USB device cable to this header, please refer to this picture for proper installation.

DeskExpress Hot Plug Dete ction This header supports the Hot Header Plug detection function for

(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress. (see p.2 No. 25)

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 31) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Hea der This is an interfa ce for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 30) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

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.

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. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from

[Auto] to [Enabled].

F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand

taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.

For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by

clicking “OK”.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

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System Panel Hea der This header a ccommodate s

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front pa nel (see p.2 No. 17) functions.

Chassis Spea ker He ader Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this hea der. (see p.2 No. 16)

Chassis Fa n Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 14) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

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(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match (see p.2 No. 6) the black wire to the ground pin.

4 3 2 1

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.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Conne ctor Please connect an A TX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.2, No. 37)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,

it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

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ATX 12V Power Connector Plea se connect a n A TX 12V

(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2)

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Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

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IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one (see p.2 No. 24) IEEE 1394 header

(FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 port.

Serial port Header This COM1 header

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port module. (see p.2 No.28)

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA (see p.2 No. 32) card, allows the system to

connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Ple a se connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI V GA card to this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card.

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2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interfa ce) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides an interfa ce between a ny compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V rece iver a nd a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please refer to page 33 of “User Manual” in the support CD for detailed installation procedures.

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How to install eSATAII?

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1. If you set “Configure SATAII as” option in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot Plug function is supported with eSATAII devices. Therefore, you can insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and in working condition.

2. If you set “Configure SATAII as” option in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function in IDE mode, please insert or remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports only when the system is power-off.

3. Please refer to page 26 to 28 for detailed information of RAID mode, IDE mode, and AHCI mode.

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eSATAII connectors (eSATAII_TOP and eSATAII_BOTTOM)

1. If you just plan to install one eSATAII device to this motherboard, it is recommended to enable the bottom eSA TAII port of the I/O shield. In order to enable the bottom eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect one of the orage SATAII connectors (SA T AII_6 (Port5); see p.2 No.20) a nd one of the ora nge eSATAII connectors (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.2 No.3) with a SATA data ca ble first. Then the bottom eSA TAII port of the I/O shield is enabled.

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Connect the SATA data cable to one of the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_6 (Port5))

Connect the SATA data cable to one of the orange eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM)

2. If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to connect one of the orange SATAII connector (SA TAII_6 (Port5); see p.2 No.20) a nd one of the orange eSA T AII conne ctor (eSA TAII_BOTTOM; see p.2 No.3) with a SA TA data cable first, and then connect the other orange SATAII connector (SAT AII_5 (Port4); see p.2 No.23) a nd the other orange eSATAII conne ctor (eSA TAII_TOP; see p.2 No.39) with the other SATA data ca ble. After that, both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield are enabled.

Connect the SATA data cables to both orange SATAII connectors (SATAII_6 (Port5) and SATAII_5 (Port4))

Connect the SATA data cables to both orange eSATAII connectors (eSATAII_BOTTOM and eSATAII_TOP)

3. Use the eSATAII device cable to conne ct eSA TAII device and the eSA TAII port of the I/O shield.

Connect one end of the eSATAII device cable to eSATAII device

Connect the other end of the eSATAII device cable to eSATAII port of the I/O shield

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This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH9R south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard dis ks a nd RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage) functions. You may install SATA / SAT AII hard disk s on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SAT AII hard

disk.

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To install the drivers to your system, please in sert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system ca n 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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1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 or Intel Matrix Storage function, you need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 5 function, you need to install at least 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

2. It is not recommended to switch the “Configure SATAII as” setting between AHCI, RAID and IDE mode after OS installation.

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If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 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:

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If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SAT AII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII device s with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adva nced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], a nd then in the option “Configure SATAII as”, ple ase set the option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

A. Insert the Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection a ppe ars. Ple ase select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>. D. Then you will see these messages,

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. (Windows® 2000 is not supported.)

After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a thirdparty AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be pre sented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You may select: "Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (De sktop - Windows XP)" f or Windows® XP or "Intel(R) ICH9 SAT A AHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP64)" for Windows® XP 64bit.

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Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive. WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please in sert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.

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A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adva nced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], a nd then in the option “Configure SATAII as”, please set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

If you set at AHCI mode and install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on IDE HDD, you will see below message when you install the AHCI driver from our support CD,

“The computer currently contains version 8.3.0.1008 of solfware which is newer than the version you are about to install. Are you sure you want to overwrite the current software with the older version 7.5.1.1017?”

It is recommended to install this driver for better SATA / SATAII HDD compatibility.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII device s with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adva nced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], a nd then in the option “Configure SATAII as”, ple ase set the option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to in stall Windows?” page, ple ase insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel® AHCI drivers. Intel® AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adva nced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], a nd then in the option “Configure SATAII as”, ple ase set the option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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DTS Operation GuideDTS Operation Guide

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound f ormat to bring you a new class of entertainment experience by using home PCs. DTS makes audio tracks more closely match the original master recording than other digitally encoded soundtracks. Coupled with the multi-dimen sional benef it of surround sound technology , the audio quality of DTS-format soundtracks and music mixes dramatically improves content.

Please follow below ste ps to ena ble DTS function:

1. Install the drivers to your system from ASRock support CD.

2. Reboot your system.

3. You will find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar.

4. Double-click this icon to open Realtek HD Audio Man ager.

5. On the bottom of Realtek HD Audio Manager . You can find that the DTS Connect contains 2 elements: DTS Neo: PC and DTS Interactive. Click the button to enable or disable it.

DTS Neo: PC DTS Interactive

DTS Neo: PC

DTS Neo: PC turns your stereo audio (WMA, MP3, CD and more) into a convincing 7.1-channel audio experience.

DTS Interactive

DTS Interactive provides a single cable connection to your DTS enabled surround sound system. Your stereo or multi-channel (up to 5.1) audio sources are re-encoded into a DTS audio signal and sent out from your PC to any DTS enabled system such as, powered PC speakers, an A/V receiver or any other DTS compatible surround sound system.

6. If you select DTS Neo: PC. You can click the icon (Detail Settings) to access advanced controls.

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Music Mode Cinema Mode

Music Mode

The music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, which preserves the integrity of the stereo mix while augmenting it with a center channel to a nchor the image, a nd deriving enough surround content to yield a spacious, three-dimension al listening experience. The Music mode includes the control that allows the sound to be tailored to room layout and personal preferences.

Cinema Mode

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in DTS Surround. The re sult is enhanced soundf ield directionality that approa ches the quality of discrete 7.1-channel sound.

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