ASRock X58 Extreme3 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.

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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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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 22 Dr. Debug 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 3 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 24 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 4 1366-Pin CPU Socket 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 26 8Mb SPI Flash 6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 7 3 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (FRONT_1394, White)

(Triple Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, DDR3_C1 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

; White) 29 TPM Header (TPM1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 30 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1, White) 31 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 10 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, White) 11 3 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 33 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

(Triple Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, DDR3_C2 34 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE4, White)

; Blue) 35 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 12 SAT A3 Conne ctor (SA TA3_2, White) 36 PCI Slot (PCI2) 13 SATA3 Connector (SAT A3_1, White) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Blue) 14 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 38 PCI Slot (PCI1) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 39 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 16 SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1_2, Blue) 40 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 17 SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_3_4, Blue) 41 North Bridge Controller 18 SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_5_6, Blue) 42 North Bridge Fan Connector (NB_FAN1) 19 South Bridge Controller 43 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 44 Front Panel Audio Header 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) (HD_AUDIO1, White)

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* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

** 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.

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 Microphone (Pink) 3 USB 2.0 Port (USB0) 12 USB 3.0 Ports 4 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

6 Side Speaker (Gray) 15 Powered eSA T AIII/USB 2.0 Connector 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port 8 Central / Bass (Orange) 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 9 Line In (Light Blue) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

2 V -- -- -4VV---6 VVV-8 VVVV

LAN Port LED Indications

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

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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 “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon. Click “Jack” and then click “Configuration”. In “Configuration” screen, please check the item “Independent Headphone”.

For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon. Click “Advanced Options” on the right side on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, please check the item “Independent Headphone”.

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ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard

1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purcha sing ASRock X58 Extreme3 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 a nd step-by-ste p installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be f ound 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 Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard

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

ASRock X58 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme3 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 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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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 (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)

CPU - Intel® Socket 1366 CoreTM i7 Processor Extreme Edition /

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® X58

Memory - Triple Cha nnel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode)

Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection

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

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

Core

i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed

Technology

- System Bus up to 6400 MT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect

- Advanced V8 Power Phase Design

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports EM64T CPU

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R

- 6 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC)/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel Workstation 1S Xeon® processors 3500 series

- Max. capacity of system memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 4)

- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (white @ x4 mode) (Double-wide slot spacing between each PCI-E slot)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX

- Supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLI

- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec)

- Premium Blu-ray audio support

- Realtek RTL81 11DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

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- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 5 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x Powered eSATAIII/USB 2.0 Connector

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)

SATA3 - 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9128, support

hardware RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (SATA3_2 connector is shared with eSATA3 port)

USB3.0 - 2 x USB3.0 ports by NEC UPD720200, support USB 1.0/2.0/

3.0 up to 5Gb/s

Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions

- 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x IEEE 1394 header

- 1 x TPM header

- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)

Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

- 1 x Reset Switch with LED

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

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- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM, IOH, ICH, VTT, IOH/ICH PCIE, CPU PLL, IOH CSI, VCORE Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

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

- Good Night LED Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

- CASE OPEN detection

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit

/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

(see CAUTION 13)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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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 thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

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CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 62 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 37 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 16 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® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS 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. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

7. 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

8. 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

9. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

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10. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

11. 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.

12. 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 a nd the he atsink when you install the PC syste m.

13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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Two SLITwo SLI

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Two SLITwo SLI

(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit)

* For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLI please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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Graphics Card Support List Graphics Card Support List

Graphics Card Support List

Graphics Card Support List Graphics Card Support List

Chipset Model Name Chipset Name Driver Vendor NVIDIA

Gigabyte GV -NX88T256H GeForce 8800 GT 182.50 Gigabyte GV -NX88S512H-B GeForce 8800 GTS 182.50 LEADTEK PX8800 GTX T DH GeForce 8800 GTX 182.50 Chaintech GES96GT-A1512P GeForce 9600 GT 182.50 ASUS EN9800GT T DP/HT DP/512M GeForce 9800GT 182.50 LEADTEK PX9800GTX GeForce 9800GTX 182.50 LEADTEK PX9800 GTX+ GeForce 9800GTX+ 182.50 GIGABYTE GV-N26-896H-B GeForce GTX260 182.50

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(for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit)

Chipset Model Name Chipset Name Driver Vendor ATI

MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Radeon HD 2600PRO Catalyst 9.1 Gigabyte GV -RX26T256HP-B Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1 Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP RADEON 3650 Catalyst 9.1 Gigabyte G V-RX385256H-B RADEON 3850 Catalyst 9.1 Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H RADEON 3870 Catalyst 9.1 Powercolor AX3870X2 1GBD3-H RADEON 3870 Catalyst 9.1 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 9.1

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* For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireX ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

Mode, please visit our website for details.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

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InstallationInstallation

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 Installation

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, please f ollow the ste ps 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 posi-

tion at approxi mately 135 degrees .

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

tion at approxi mately 100 degrees .

Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick a nd Pla ce Cap).

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 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU:

Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

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Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat

Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

orientation key notch

Pin1

orientation key notch

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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1366-Pin Socket

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.

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, plea se kindly refer to the instruction ma nuals of your CPU fan a nd 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.

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_F AN1, see page 2, No. 2).

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 fa steners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

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on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to en sure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

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2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology . For triple cha nnel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same bra nd, speed, size a nd chi p-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identi- cal DDR3 DIMM pair in Tri ple Channel (DD R3_A1, DDR3_B1 and DD R3_C1; White slots; see p.2 No.7), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Triple Channel (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 and DDR3_C2; Blue slots; see p.2 No.11), 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 iden-

tical DDR3 DIMMs in all six slots.

Recommended Memory Configurations

DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DD R3_B2 DDR3_B1 DD R3_C2 DDR3_C1 (Blue) (White) (Blue) (White) (Blue) (White)

1 DIMM - Populated - - - 2 DIMMs - Populated - Populated - 3 DIMMs - Populated - Populated - Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated - Populated - Populated 5 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated - 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

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 cli ps outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the bre a k

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 2 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:

PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

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 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. 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 cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the 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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This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS. NVIDIA® Quad SLITM technology support Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS only. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.

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2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup

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Step 1. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified

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1. For SLITM or Quad SLITM technology, you should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.

2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLI 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.

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 gra phics card to PCIE3 slot. M a ke 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 insert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each

graphics card. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place.

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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.

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Install the graphics card drivers to your syste m. After that, you can enable the MultiGraphics Processing U nit (GPU) fe ature in the N VIDIA® nView system tray utility. Ple a se 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.

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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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C. Reboot your system. D. You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLITM feature.

For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 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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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 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireX check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

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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.

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Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 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.

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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 CrossFire Bridge on

CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFire Bridge

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.)

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2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup

2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2. Remove the A TITM driver if you have any VGA driver in stalled 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® 7 / VistaTM OS:

Install the CA TALYST Control Center. Please che ck 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 “A TI 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 the

option according to the total GPU number on the Radeon graphics cards.

Click “Apply”.

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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireX 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 CrossFireX feature.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireX

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 Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

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2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature

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:

..\ Surround Display Information

2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup

2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup

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 sta ndby current provided by power

supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 15)

Clear CMOSDefault

Short Open

or USB wake up events.

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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.

If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 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. 31)

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)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Please refer to th e i n struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SAT AII_1_2: connectors support SATA data see p.2, No. 16) cables for internal storage (SAT AII_3_4: devices. The current SATAII see p.2, No. 17) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s (SAT AII_5_6: data transfer rate. see p.2, No. 18)

SAT AII_5_6 SA T AII_3_4 SA T AII_1_2

Serial ATA3 Connectors These two Serial ATA3

(SAT A3_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATA3) connectors support (SAT A3_2: see p.2, No. 12) SATA data cables for internal

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SAT A3_1

storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

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

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SAT A

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 five default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 25) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 10)

TPM Header This connector supports a

(19-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (see p.2 No. 29) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and (see p.2 No. 33) receiving infrared module.

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Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports

(2-pin CI1) CASE OPEN detection feature (see p.2 No. 35) that detects if the chassis cover

has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 43) from sound sources such as

CD1

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

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 44) 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].

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 9) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 21)

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Power LED Header Please connect the chassis

(3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to (see p.2 No. 20) indicate system power status.

The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S1 state. The LED is off in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off).

Chassis, NB and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.2 No. 28) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 6)

(3-pin NB_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 42)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 5)

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CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

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

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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 Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2, No. 8)

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