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ASRock X58 Deluxe Motherboard
Motherboard Layout
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PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper |
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Chassis Speaker Header |
2 |
1366-Pin CPU Socket |
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(SPEAKER 1, Purple) |
3 |
North Bridge Controller |
19 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB10, Blue) |
4 |
3 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots |
20 |
South Bridge Controller |
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(Triple Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 21 |
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2, Orange) |
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; White) |
22 |
8Mb SPI Flash |
5 |
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) |
23 |
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) |
6 |
System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) |
24 |
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE3, Blue) |
7 |
Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header |
25 |
Infrared Module Header (IR1) |
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(FRONT_1394, Red) |
26 |
COM Port Header (COM1) |
8 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) |
27 |
Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) |
9 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) |
28 |
HDMI_SPDIF Header |
10 |
3 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots |
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(HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) |
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(Triple Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, DDR3_C2 29 |
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE4, Orange) |
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; Blue) |
30 |
PCI Slots (PCI1-3) |
11 |
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) |
31 |
Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) |
12 |
North Bridge Fan Connector (NB_FAN1) |
32 |
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) |
13 |
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) |
33 |
Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) |
14 |
Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) |
34 |
Front Panel Audio Header |
15 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_1_2, Red) |
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(HD_AUDIO1, Lime) |
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SATAII Connector (SATAII_3_4, Red) |
35 |
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) |
17 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_5_6, Red) |
36 |
ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) |
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I/O Panel
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PS/2 |
Mouse Port (Green) |
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Front Speaker (Lime) |
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2 |
Coaxial SPDIF Out Port |
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Microphone (Pink) |
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IEEE |
1394 Port |
11 |
USB 2.0 |
Ports (USB45) |
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LAN RJ-45 Port |
12 |
USB 2.0 |
Ports (USB23) |
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Side |
Speaker |
(Gray) |
13 |
USB 2.0 |
Ports (USB01) |
6 |
Rear |
Speaker |
(Black) |
14 |
Powered eSATAII/USB (ESATAII_USB1) |
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Central / Bass |
(Orange) |
15 |
Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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8 |
Line |
In (Light Blue) |
16 |
PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) |
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*There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED |
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SPEED LED |
ACT/LINK |
SPEED |
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LED |
LED |
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Status |
Description |
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Status |
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Off |
No Activity |
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Off |
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10Mbps connection |
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Blinking |
Data Activity |
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Orange |
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100Mbps connection |
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Light |
Link |
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Green |
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1Gbps connection |
LAN Port |
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**If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels |
Front Speaker |
Rear Speaker |
Central / Bass |
Side Speaker |
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(No. 9) |
(No. 6) |
(No. 7) |
(No. 5) |
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V |
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4 |
V |
V |
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6 |
V |
V |
V |
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8 |
V |
V |
V |
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” 
, click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH” or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X58 Deluxe motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X58 Deluxe Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Deluxe Quick Installation Guide
ASRock X58 Deluxe Support CD
1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
2 x ASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Cards
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card
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1.2 Specifications
Platform |
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |
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- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality |
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Conductive Polymer Capacitors) |
CPU |
- Intel® Socket 1366 CoreTM i7 Processor Extreme Edition / CoreTM |
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i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology |
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- System Bus up to 6400 MT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect |
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- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) |
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- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) |
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- Supports EM64T CPU |
Chipset |
- Northbridge: Intel® X58 |
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- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R |
Memory |
- Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) |
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- 6 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
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- SupportsDDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC)/1066 |
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non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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- Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel® |
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Workstation 1S Xeon® processors 3500 series |
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- Max. capacity of system memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 4) |
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- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Expansion Slot |
- 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots |
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(blue @ x8 / x16 mode, orange @ x8 / N/A mode) |
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(Double-wide slot spacing between each PCI-E slot) |
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- 3 x PCI slots |
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- Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, Quad CrossFireXTM |
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- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM |
Audio |
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with |
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Content Protection |
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- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) |
LAN |
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
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- Realtek RTL8111DL |
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- Supports Wake-On-LAN |
Rear Panel I/O |
I/O Panel |
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- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port |
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- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port |
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- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port |
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- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports |
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- 1 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connector |
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- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) |
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- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port |
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- HDAudio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ |
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Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) |
Connector |
- 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, |
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AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6) |
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* 2 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors can be used as eSATAII connectors |
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- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) |
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- 1 x Floppy connector |
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- 1 x IR header |
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- 1 x COM port header |
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- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header |
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- 1 x IEEE 1394 header |
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- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector |
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- 24 pin ATX power connector |
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- 8 pin 12V power connector |
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- CD in header |
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- Front panel audio connector |
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- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 5 USB 2.0 ports) |
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(see CAUTION 7) |
BIOS Feature |
- 8Mb AMI BIOS |
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- AMI Legal BIOS |
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- Supports “Plug and Play” |
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- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events |
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- Supports jumperfree |
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- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support |
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- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment |
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- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) |
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- Supports Smart BIOS |
Support CD |
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) |
Unique Feature |
- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) |
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- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) |
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- Instant Boot |
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- Hybrid Booster: |
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- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) |
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- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) |
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- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) |
Hardware |
- CPU Temperature Sensing |
Monitor |
- Chassis Temperature Sensing |
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- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer |
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- CPU Quiet Fan |
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- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore |
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- Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit |
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compliant |
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.About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 56 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 35 for details.
3.This motherboard supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Triple Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.
4.Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5.For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4- channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.
6.Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 40 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.
7.Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
8.It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
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9.Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
10.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.
11.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.
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1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit)
Chipset |
Model Name |
Chipset Name |
Driver |
Vendor |
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NVIDIA |
Gigabyte GV-NX88T256H |
GeForce 8800 GT |
180.48 |
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Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B |
GeForce 8800 GTS |
180.48 |
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LEADTEK PX8800 GTX TDH |
GeForce 8800 GTX |
180.48 |
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Chaintech GES96GT-A1512P |
GeForce 9600 GT |
180.48 |
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ASUS EN9800GT TDP/HTDP/512M |
GeForce 9800GT |
180.48 |
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LEADTEK PX9800GTX |
GeForce 9800GTX |
180.48 |
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LEADTEK PX9800 GTX+ |
GeForce 9800GTX+ |
180.48 |
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GIGABYTE GV-N26-896H-B |
GeForce GTX260 |
180.48 |
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* For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
1.4 Three SLITM Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit)
Chipset |
Model Name |
Chipset Name |
Driver |
Vendor |
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NVIDIA |
LEADTEK PX9800 GTX+ |
GeForce 9800GTX+ |
180.48 |
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GIGABYTE GV-N26-896H-B |
GeForce GTX260 |
180.48 |
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*For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
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1.5 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit)
Chipset |
Model Name |
Chipset Name |
Driver |
Vendor |
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ATI |
MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ |
Radeon HD 2600PRO |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B |
Radeon HD 2600XT |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP |
RADEON 3650 |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B |
RADEON 3850 |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H |
RADEON 3870 |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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Powercolor AX3870X2 1GBD3-H |
RADEON 3870 |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 |
RADEON 4850 |
Catalyst 8.9 |
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* For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
1.6 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit)
Chipset |
Model Name |
Chipset Name |
Driver |
Vendor |
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ATI |
Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 |
RADEON 4850 |
Catalyst 8.12 |
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+ Hotfix |
*For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
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1.7 Four CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List
(for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit)
Chipset |
Model Name |
Chipset Name |
Driver |
Vendor |
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ATI |
Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 |
RADEON 4850 |
Catalyst 8.12 |
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+ Hotfix |
*For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm
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2. Installation
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2.To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3.Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5.When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.1CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.
1366-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
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2.This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.
Step 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
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Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat |
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alignment key |
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1366-Pin CPU
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
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Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.
2.2 Installation 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 1366-Pin CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of
IHS on the socket surface.
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Align fasteners with the motherboard |
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throughholes. |
Step 4. |
Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down |
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. For triple channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Triple Channel (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1 and DDR3_C1; White slots; see p.2 No.4), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Triple Channel (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 and DDR3_C2; Blue slots; see p.2 No.10), so that Triple Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install six DDR3 DIMMs for triple channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all six slots.
Recommended Memory Configurations
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DDR3_A2 |
DDR3_A1 |
DDR3_B2 |
DDR3_B1 |
DDR3_C2 |
DDR3_C1 |
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(White) |
(Blue) |
(White) |
(Blue) |
(White) |
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1 DIMM |
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Populated |
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2 DIMMs |
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Populated |
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Populated |
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3 DIMMs |
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Populated |
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Populated |
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Populated |
4 DIMMs |
Populated |
Populated |
- |
Populated |
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Populated |
5 DIMMs |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
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Populated |
6 DIMMs |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
1.Please install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1 or DDR3_C1) for the first priority.
2.Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed into DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 or DDR3_C2 slot.
3.Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only.
4.You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
5.It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
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1.In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2.In CrossFireXTM mode or 2-Way SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two slots will work at x16 bandwidth.
3.In 3-Way SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, PCIE3 slot will work at x16 bandwidth while PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots will work at x8 bandwidth.
4.In Quad CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, all these four slots will work at x8 bandwidth.
5.Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.5 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP, XP 64-bit, VistaTM and VistaTM 64-bit OS. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM and Quad SLITM technology support Windows® VistaTM and VistaTM 64-bit OS only. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.
Requirements
1.For SLITM technology, you should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. For 3-Way SLITM technology, you should have three identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. For Quad SLITM technology, you should have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.
2.Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Download the driver version 181.20 or later from NVIDIA® website
(www.nvidia.com).
3.Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. It is recommended to use
NVIDIA® certified PSU. Please refer to NVIDIA® website for details.
2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup
2.5.1.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
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Step2. If required, connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards.
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Step3. Align and insertASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card is firmly in place.
ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card
Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
2.5.1.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1. Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Each graphics card should have two goldfingers for the 3-Way SLI Bridge connector. Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
Two Goldfingers
Step2. Connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics card. Please make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are connected. Repeat this step on the three graphics cards.
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Step3. Align and insert ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place.
ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card
Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the MultiGraphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU feature.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only)
A.Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows® taskbar.
B.From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.
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D. You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature.
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For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode)
A.Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar.
B.From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation.
C.Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab.
D.Select Control Panel tab.
E.From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.
F.Reboot your system.
G.You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM or Quad SLITM feature.
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For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: (For 3-Way SLITM mode)
A.Follow step A to D on page 21.
B.From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In
Select a hardware acceleration setting for PhysX item, please select Enabled. In Select an SLI configuration item, please select Enable 3-way SLI. And click Apply.
C.Reboot your system.
D.You can freely enjoy the benefit of 3-Way SLITM feature.
*SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
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2.6 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® VistaTM OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.
1.If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.
2.If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
2.6.1Graphics Card Setup
2.6.1.1Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 X2 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing ASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Card on ASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Card Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (If there are two gold fingers on each Radeon graphics card, please use twoASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Cards to connect two Radeon graphics cards.)
ASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Card
Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)
2.6.1.2 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1. Insert Radeon graphics cards into PCIE1, PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
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Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)
2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.
Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.
For Windows® XP OS:
A.ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
B.You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for details.
For Windows® VistaTM OS:
Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details. Step 4. Restart your computer.
Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar. (Driver Version: 8-12_vista32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_72275.exe)
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Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select “2 GPUs” and click “Apply” (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). Select “4 GPUs” and click “OK” (if you install four Radeon graphics cards).
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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature.
Step 7. If you install four Radeon graphics cards, please install Hotfix. Please check AMD website for Hotfix information.
(Hotfix Version: 8-12-hotfix_vista32_dd_ccc_081215a-73652.exe)
Step 8. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM feature.
*CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
*For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details.
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2.7 Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:
..\ Surround Display Information
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2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!
FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 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.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 14)
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80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII Connectors |
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Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.
USB 2.0 Headers |
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Infrared Module Header |
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Internal Audio Connectors |
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1.High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2.If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:
A.Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B.Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
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.
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For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please select “Front Mic” as default record device.
If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion.
For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.
Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record device.
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