Magnavox Computer Hardware G43TWINS FULLHD User Manual

G43Twins-FullHD  
User Manual  
Version 1.2  
Published September 2008  
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.  
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Contents  
1 Introduction ................................................... 5  
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5  
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 6  
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows®  
VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo......................... 10  
1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p Blu-ray  
(BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support .................................. 11  
1.5 Passed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in  
Our Lab Test .................................................................. 11  
1.6 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 12  
1.7 ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O ................................................. 13  
1.8 ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Specifications ....................... 14  
2 Installation...................................................... 15  
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 15  
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 15  
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 16  
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 18  
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 19  
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 21  
2.7 Installation of ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card ................ 22  
2.8 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 24  
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 26  
2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 30  
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks  
Installation ...................................................................... 31  
2.12 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs .................. 31  
2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation  
Guide .............................................................................. 32  
2.14 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 34  
2.15 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM  
/
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 34  
2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without  
RAID Functions ................................................... 34  
2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without  
RAID Functions ................................................... 35  
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 36  
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY........................................... 37  
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 37  
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 37  
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 38  
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 38  
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 39  
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 40  
3.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 40  
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 42  
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 46  
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 47  
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 49  
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 50  
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 50  
3.4.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 51  
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 52  
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 53  
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 53  
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 54  
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 55  
4 Software Support ........................................... 56  
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 56  
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 56  
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 56  
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 56  
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 56  
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 56  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing ASRock G43Twins-FullHD motherboard, a reliable  
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-  
livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-  
ment to quality and endurance.  
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step  
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to  
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.  
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might  
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without  
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated  
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You  
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website  
as well. ASRock website 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.  
1.1 Package Contents  
ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Motherboard  
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)  
ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Quick Installation Guide  
ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Support CD  
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable  
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in FloppyDrive  
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)  
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDDPower Cable (Optional)  
One “ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O” I/O Panel Shield  
One ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card  
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Platform  
CPU  
- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm  
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power  
- LGA 775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM  
2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®,  
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core  
Wolfdale processors  
- Supports FSB1333/1066/800 MHz  
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)  
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)  
- Supports EM64T CPU  
Chipset  
Memory  
-Northbridge: Intel® G43  
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH10  
-Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology  
(see CAUTION 3)  
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots  
- SupportDDR3 1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory  
(see CAUTION 4)  
- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 5)  
- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots  
- SupportDDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory  
(see CAUTION 4)  
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)  
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)  
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot  
Expansion Slot  
Graphics  
- 2 x PCI slots  
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500  
- Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10  
- Max. shared memory 352MB (see CAUTION 6)  
- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and DisplayPort with  
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card (see CAUTION 7)  
- Supports DVI-D and DisplayPort with ASRock DVI_DisplayPort  
Card  
- Supports HDCP function with ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card  
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with  
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card (see CAUTION 8)  
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio  
(ALC888 Audio Codec)  
Audio  
LAN  
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s  
- Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C  
- Supports Wake-On-LAN  
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Rear Panel I/O  
ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O  
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port  
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port  
- 1 x VGA Port  
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports  
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port  
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/  
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)  
- 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot  
Plug” functions (see CAUTION 10)  
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)  
- 1 x Floppy connector  
Connector  
- 1 x IR header  
- 1 x COM port header  
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector  
- 24 pin ATX power connector  
- 4 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/E header (see CAUTION 12)  
- 8Mb AMI BIOS  
BIOS Feature  
- AMI Legal BIOS  
- Supports “Plug and Play”  
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events  
- Supports jumperfree  
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support  
- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment  
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)  
- Supports Smart BIOS  
Support CD  
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)  
- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13)  
- Hybrid Booster:  
Unique Feature  
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)  
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)  
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)  
- CPU Temperature Sensing  
Hardware  
Monitor  
- Chassis Temperature Sensing  
- CPU Fan Tachometer  
- Chassis Fan Tachometer  
- CPU Quiet Fan  
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- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore  
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM  
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16)  
- FCC, CE, WHQL  
OS  
/
Certifications  
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 41.  
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read  
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 for details.  
3. 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 19 for proper installation.  
4. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its  
corresponding memory support frequency.  
CPU FSB Frequency  
1333  
Memory Support Frequency  
DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,  
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066  
DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,  
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066  
DDR2 667, DDR2 800,  
1066  
800  
DDR3 800  
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DDR2 1066 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode.  
If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard,  
you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 24 for proper  
jumper settings.  
5. 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.  
6. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and  
is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.  
7. This motherboard supports three VGA output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and  
DisplayPort. D-Sub port is on the I/O panel. DVI-D and DisplayPort are  
supported when you install the bundled ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card on  
PCIE2 (green) slot.  
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8. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is supported only when you  
install ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD  
playback support requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to  
page11 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed Full HD 1080p  
Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test.  
9. 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 13 for proper connection.  
10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the  
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 30 to adjust your SATAII hard disk  
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII  
connector directly.  
11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows®  
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.  
12. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or  
WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network  
(WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and  
enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our  
website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n  
module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com  
13. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil  
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware  
devices to get the best system performance under Windows®  
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of  
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. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recom-  
mended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 47  
for detailed setup.  
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Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo  
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  
512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)  
512MB Single Channel (Basic)  
256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)  
DX10 with WDDM Driver  
VGA  
* If you plan to use onboard VGA to submit Windows® VistaTM logo, please keep the  
default setting of “DVMT Mode Select” option under BIOS.  
* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to  
* After June 1, 2008, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above  
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows® VistaTM  
Premium 2008 logo.  
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Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support  
Full HD1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVDplayback support on this motherboard  
requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table  
for the minimum hardware requirement.  
CPU  
Intel® E1200  
VGA  
G43 onboard DX10 VGA  
Memory  
DDR2 800 1GB x 2  
Suggested OS  
Playback Software  
Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64  
CyberLink PowerDVD8 with patch 1830U  
* Please set up BIOS option PAVP Lite mode enabled.  
1.5 Passed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films  
in Our Lab Test  
DVD  
Film Name  
Format  
Type  
Producer  
Blu-ray SWORDFISH  
VC-1  
WB  
DVD  
UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION  
MPEG-2  
MPEG-4  
MPEG-4  
SONY  
SONY  
FOX  
CASINO ROYALE  
THE LEAGUE OF  
EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN  
X-MEN III  
MPEG-4  
VC-1  
FOX  
HD-  
DVD  
KING KONG  
UNIVERSAL  
WEA  
NEW ORLEANS CONCERT  
MPEG-2  
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1.6 Motherboard Layout  
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5
24.4cm (9.6 in)  
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PS2_USB_PWR1  
34  
ATX12V1  
6
7
33  
32  
USB 2.0  
T: USB4  
B: USB5  
USB 2.0  
T: USB2  
B: USB3  
FSB1  
1
IDE1  
USB 2.0  
T: USB0  
B: USB1  
Top:  
RJ-45  
FSB3  
FSB2  
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1
31  
30  
Intel  
G43  
Chipset  
LAN  
PHY  
PCIE1  
1
8
9
CMOS  
Battery  
29  
28  
CLRCMOS1  
CHA_FAN1  
PCIE2  
10  
11  
12  
27  
PCI Express 2.0  
1
8Mb  
BIOS  
IR1  
Intel  
ICH10  
PCI1  
CD1  
26  
25  
1
SATAII_3  
SATAII_5  
HD_AUDIO1  
SPEAKER1  
PCI2  
1
13  
AUDIO  
CODEC  
SATAII_6  
SATAII_4  
COM1  
1
FLOPPY1  
WIFI/E  
1
1
1
USB6_7  
USB8_9  
14  
15  
16  
17  
20 19 18  
22  
21  
24  
23  
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PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper  
775-Pin CPU Socket  
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)  
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)  
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)  
20 Flash Memory  
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)  
2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots  
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)  
2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots  
21 COM Port Header (COM1)  
22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)  
23 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)  
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(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green)  
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)  
IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)  
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24 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)  
25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)  
26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)  
27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)  
28 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)  
29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)  
30 North Bridge Controller  
South Bridge Controller  
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)  
10 System Panel Header (PANEL1)  
11 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2)  
12 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1)  
13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3)  
14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4)  
15 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6)  
16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5)  
31 FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers  
32 FSB1 Jumper  
33 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)  
34 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)  
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Rear Speaker (Black)  
Central / Bass (Orange)  
Line In (Light Blue)  
Front Speaker (Lime)  
10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)  
11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)  
12 VGA 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 ChannelsFront Speaker Rear Speaker  
Central / Bass Side Speaker  
(No. 7)  
(No. 4)  
(No. 5)  
(No. 3)  
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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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DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard put forth by the Video Electronics  
Standards Association (VESA). It defines a new license-free, royalty-free, state-of-the-  
art digital audio/video interconnect, and it is intended to be used primarily between a  
computer and its display monitor, or a computer and a home-theater system.  
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card is based on PCI Express x16 interface, and it supports  
all mandatory features of DisplayPort version 1.1 specifications and the following  
optional features:  
- Equipped with one DVI-D connector and one DisplayPort connector  
- Mode support up to 1920x1200@60Hz (WUXGA) for DVI-D and  
2560x1600@60Hz (WQXGA) for DisplayPort and 1080p@60Hz  
- Supports the Auxiliary Channel (AUX CH)  
- Open standard supported by VESA, royalty and license free  
- Compatible with HDMI via DVI to HDMI dongle  
- Scalable lanes (1, 2, or 4 diff. pairs) unidirectional, RGB, YCbCr444  
- (ANSI) 8b/10b encoding  
- Fixed Link Speeds: 2.7Gbps or 1.62Gbps  
- Supports HDCP function  
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Chapter 2: Installation  
This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you  
install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  
motherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the  
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and  
damages to motherboard components.  
2.1 Screw Holes  
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the  
chassis.  
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.  
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER  
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use  
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle  
components.  
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.  
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or  
in the bag that comes with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.  
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,  
and/or components.  
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2.3 CPU 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.  
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.  
Pin1  
Pin1  
alignment key  
alignment key  
orientation  
key notch  
orientation  
key notch  
775-PinSocket  
775-LAND CPU  
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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 Cap (Pick and Place Cap):  
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to  
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap  
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the  
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to  
assist in removal.  
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking  
off the PnP cap.  
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after  
service.  
Step 4. Close the socket:  
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.  
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load  
plate, engage the load lever.  
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab  
under retention tab of load lever.  
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This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.  
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU  
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal  
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.  
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with  
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see  
page 12, No. 33).  
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 12, No. 33).  
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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This motherboard provides two 240-pinDDR2 (DoubleData Rate 2)DIMM slots and  
two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel  
Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install  
identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in  
the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2  
DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.12 No.  
4) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;  
Green slots; see p.12 No.5), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be  
activated. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.  
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations  
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)  
DDRII_1  
DDRII_2  
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot)  
2 memory modules SS  
2 memory modules DS  
SS  
DS  
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations  
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)  
DDR3_A1  
DDR3_B1  
(Green Slot) (Green Slot)  
2 memory modules SS  
2 memory modules DS  
SS  
DS  
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), or in the set of green slots  
(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1).  
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory  
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.  
3. 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.  
4. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this  
motherboard at the same time.  
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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.  
notch  
break  
notch  
break  
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent  
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot  
at incorrect orientation.  
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully  
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.  
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)  
There are 2 PCI slots and 2 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, etc.  
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16  
lane width graphics cards. If you want this motherboard to support DVI-D  
and DisplayPort, please install ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card on this  
slot.  
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot),  
the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express  
VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options “Primary  
Graphics Adapter” to [Onboard] and “Share Memory” to [Auto], then the  
onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.  
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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws  
for later use.  
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is  
completely seated on the slot.  
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.  
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This motherboard supports DVI-D and DisplayPort output options through the  
bundled ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card. As long as you install ASRock  
DVI_DisplayPort Card on this motherboard, your motherboard will be able to  
support DVI-D and DisplayPort devices. Please refer to the following steps to install  
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card:  
1. Install ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card on PCIE2 slot (green). Please refer to page  
21 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.  
PCIE2 slot  
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card  
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card  
2. Connect the correspondent monitor cable to the DVI-D and DisplayPort of ASRock  
DVI_DisplayPort Card on PCIE2 slot.  
DisplayPort  
DVI-D port  
3. Boot your system.  
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HDCP Function  
HDCP function is supported when you install ASRock DVI_DisplayPort  
Card on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard,  
you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well.  
Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition  
HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more  
details about HDCP function.  
What is HDCP?  
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a  
specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment  
content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection  
scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data  
midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a  
computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or  
receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words,  
HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it  
is being transmitted.  
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players,  
satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertain-  
ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due  
to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment,  
it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase  
is compatible.  
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2.8 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 il-  
lustration 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  
(see p.12 No. 1)  
Short pin2, pin3 to enable  
+5VSB (standby) for PS/2  
or USB wake up events.  
1_2  
2_3  
+5V  
+5VSB  
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by  
power supply.  
Clear CMOS Jumper  
1_2  
2_3  
(CLRCMOS1)  
(see p.12, No. 3)  
Default  
Clear CMOS  
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 off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.  
After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap 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 clear-  
CMOS action.  
FSB1 Jumper  
(FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.12 No. 32)  
1_2  
FSB1  
FSB2 Jumper  
(FSB2, 5-pin jumper, see p.12 No. 31)  
1_2  
1_2  
FSB3  
FSB2  
Default  
FSB3 Jumper  
(FSB3, 5-pin jumper, see p.12 No. 31)  
When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333 (by  
BIOS setting) you may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will be overclocked  
very high. Please use jumper to force NB to be strapped at higher frequency, so  
the DRAM can work at lower frequency.  
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If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you  
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for  
FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard.  
Please refer to below jumper settings.  
1_2  
FSB1  
4_5  
FSB3  
FSB2  
4_5  
If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you  
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin3, pin4 for FSB2 jumper and pin4, pin5 for  
FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard.  
Please refer to below jumper settings.  
1_2  
FSB1  
4_5  
FSB3  
FSB2  
3_4  
If you use a FSB1333-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this  
motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin4, pin5 for FSB2.  
Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard.  
Please refer to below jumper settings.  
1_2  
FSB1  
1_2  
FSB3  
FSB1333 /DDR2 1066  
FSB2  
4_5  
If you use a FSB1066-CPU and adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this  
motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB3.  
Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard.  
Please refer to below jumper settings.  
1_2  
FSB1  
2_3  
FSB3  
FSB1066 /DDR2 1066  
FSB2  
1_2  
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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.12 No. 22)  
FLOPPY1  
Pin1  
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.12 No. 7)  
IDE1  
PIN1  
connect the black end  
to the IDE devices  
connect the blue end  
to the motherboard  
80-conductorATA 66/100/133 cable  
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.  
Serial ATAII Connectors  
(SATAII_1:  
These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)  
connectors support SATA data  
cables for internal storage  
devices. The current SATAII  
interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s  
data transfer rate.  
see p.12, No. 12)  
(SATAII_2:  
see p.12,No. 11)  
(SATAII_3:  
see p.12, No. 13)  
(SATAII_4:  
SATAII_5  
SATAII_6  
SATAII_3  
SATAII_4  
see p.12, No. 14)  
(SATAII_5:  
see p.12, No. 16)  
(SATAII_6:  
see p.12, No. 15)  
SerialATA (SATA)  
Data Cable  
Either end of the SATA data cable  
can be connected to the SATA /  
SATAII hard disk or the SATAII  
connector on this motherboard.  
(Optional)  
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Serial ATA (SATA)  
Power Cable  
(Optional)  
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  
connect to the SATA HDD  
powerconnector  
connect to the  
powersupply  
connector of the power supply.  
USB 2.0 Headers  
(9-pin USB8_9)  
Besides six default USB 2.0  
ports on the I/O panel, there are  
two USB 2.0 headers on this  
motherboard. Each USB 2.0  
header can support two USB  
2.0 ports.  
USB_PWR  
P-9  
P+9  
GND  
DUMMY  
(see p.12 No. 17)  
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P+8  
P-8  
USB_PWR  
USB_PWR  
P-7  
(9-pin USB6_7)  
(see p.12 No. 19)  
P+7  
GND  
DUMMY  
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P+6  
P-6  
USB_PWR  
WiFi/E Header  
(15-pin WIFI/E)  
(see p.12 No. 23)  
This header supports WiFi+AP  
function with ASRock  
USB+5V_2  
TXN  
TXP  
GND2  
PCIE_RST#  
+3SVB  
RXN  
WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n  
module, an easy-to-use wireless  
local area network (WLAN)  
adapter. It allows you to create a  
wirelessenvironmentandenjoythe  
convenience of wireless network  
connectivity.  
RXP  
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PexCLK#  
PME#  
GND1  
D0+  
D0-  
USB+5V_1  
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.  
IRTX  
+5V  
DUMMY  
Infrared Module Header  
This header supports an  
(5-pin IR1)  
optional wireless transmitting  
and receiving infrared module.  
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GND  
IRRX  
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InternalAudio Connectors  
(4-pin CD1)  
This connector allows you  
to receive stereo audio input  
from sound sources such as  
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV  
tuner card, or MPEG card.  
CD1  
(CD1: see p.12 No. 26)  
Front Panel Audio Header  
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)  
This is an interface for front  
panel audio cable that allows  
convenient connection and  
control of audio devices.  
GND  
PRESENCE#  
MIC_RET  
OUT_RET  
(see p.12 No. 25)  
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J_SENSE  
OUT2_R  
MIC2_R  
MIC2_L  
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  
panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.  
G. To activate the front mic.  
For Windows® 2000 / 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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PLED-  
PWRBTN#  
GND  
System Panel Header  
(9-pin PANEL1)  
This header accommodates  
several system front panel  
functions.  
(see p.12 No. 10)  
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RESET#  
GND  
HDLED-  
HDLED+  
Chassis Speaker Header  
Please connect the chassis  
speaker to this header.  
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(4-pin SPEAKER 1)  
(see p.12 No. 18)  
SPEAKER  
DUMMY  
DUMMY  
+5V  
Chassis Fan Connector  
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)  
Please connect a chassis fan  
cable to this connector and  
match the black wire to the  
ground pin.  
GND  
+12V  
CHA_FAN_SPEED  
(see p.12 No. 9)  
CPU Fan Connector  
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)  
Please connect a CPU fan cable  
to this connector and match  
the black wire to the ground pin.  
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FAN_SPEED_CONTROL  
CPU_FAN_SPEED  
+12V  
GND  
(see p.12 No. 33)  
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  
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ATX Power Connector  
Please connect anATX power  
supply to this connector.  
(24-pin ATXPWR1)  
(see p.12, No. 6)  
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13  
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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20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation  
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ATX 12V Power Connector  
Please connect an ATX 12V  
power supply to this connector.  
(4-pin ATX12V1)  
(see p.12 No. 1)  
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DDSR#1  
CCTS#1  
Serial port Header  
This COM1 header  
(9-pin COM1)  
supports a serial port module.  
(see p.12 No.21)  
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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below  
SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be  
at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII  
function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust  
your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your  
SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.  
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If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.  
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the  
jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.  
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If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.  
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the  
jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.  
HITACHI  
Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA  
features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:  
The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard  
disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may  
not be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.  
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Installation  
This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH10 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA  
(SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on  
this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the  
SATA / SATAII hard disks.  
STEP1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.  
STEP2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.  
STEP3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII  
connector.  
STEP4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard  
disk.  
2.12 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs  
This motherboard supports Hot Plug function for SATA / SATAII in AHCI mode. Intel®  
ICH10 south bridge chipset provides hardware support forAdvanced Host controller  
Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru  
a joint industry effort.  
What is Hot Plug Function?  
If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called  
“Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs  
while the system is still power-on and in working condition.  
However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been  
installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.  
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This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in AHCI mode.  
Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully.  
Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable  
accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.  
A. 7-pin SATA data cable  
B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface  
A. SATA data cable (Red)  
B. SATA power cable  
1x4-pin conventional  
SATA7-pin  
connector  
The SATA 15-pin power  
connector (Black) connect  
to SATA / SATAII HDD  
power connector (White)  
connect to power supply  
Caution  
1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug  
cannot be processed.  
2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector  
and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin  
conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot  
Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.  
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:  
1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which  
supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug.  
* The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset  
because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our  
motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website:  
2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your  
dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot  
Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.  
3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The  
latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website:  
4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our  
motherboard package.  
5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash  
or data loss.  
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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:  
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:  
Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper  
procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end  
(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.  
Connect SATA data cable to  
the motherboard’s SATAII connector.  
SATApowercable1x4-pin  
power connector (White)  
Step 4  
Step 3  
Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector  
(Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.  
Connect SATA data cable to  
the SATA / SATAII HDD.  
How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:  
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:  
Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper  
procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.  
Step 1  
Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.  
Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.  
Step 2  
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To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive  
first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on  
the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install  
those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.  
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions  
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.  
Since Windows® 2000 AHCI driver is not provided by the chipset vendor,  
AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000.  
2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit  
Without RAID Functions  
If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs  
without RAID functions, please follow below steps.  
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function  
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.  
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen  
IDE Configuration.  
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure  
SATAII as”, please 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 appears. Please 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,  
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 insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.  
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII  
drivers into the floppy diskette.  
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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 third-  
party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing  
the Intel® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select  
the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You may  
select: "Intel(R) ICH10 SATAAHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP)" for Windows® XP  
or "Intel(R) ICH10 SATAAHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP64)" for Windows® XP  
64-bit.  
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function  
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.  
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen  
IDE Configuration.  
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and 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.  
2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit  
Without RAID Functions  
If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII  
HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.  
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function  
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.  
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen  
IDE Configuration.  
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure  
SATAII as”, please 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 install Windows?” page, please  
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:  
.. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS)  
.. \ AMD64 (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS)  
After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical  
drive again to continue the installation.  
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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function  
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.  
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen  
IDE Configuration.  
B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure  
SATAII as”, please set the option to [IDE].  
STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.  
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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during  
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you  
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS  
setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied  
during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can  
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.  
Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk  
before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.  
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Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
3.1 Introduction  
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.  
The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may  
run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>  
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,  
POST will continue with its test routines.  
If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by  
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system  
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.  
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the  
following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer-  
ence purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you  
see on your screen.  
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar  
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:  
Main  
To set up the system time/date information  
To set up the advanced BIOS features  
Advanced  
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status  
Boot  
To set up the default system device to locate and load the  
Operating System  
Security  
Exit  
To set up the security features  
To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,  
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.  
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Moves cursor left or right to select Screens  
Moves cursor up or down to select items  
To change option for the selected items  
To bring up the selected screen  
+ / -  
<Enter>  
<F1>  
<F9>  
<F10>  
<ESC>  
To display the General Help Screen  
To load optimal default values for all the settings  
To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen  
3.2 Main Screen  
When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the  
system overview.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit  
Main  
System Overview  
Use [Enter], [TAB]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
System Time  
System Date  
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select  
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field.  
BIOS Version  
Processor Type  
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Intel(R) CPU  
2.13GHz (64bit)  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system Time.  
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Processor Speed  
Microcode Update  
Cache Size  
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6F4/0  
2048KB  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Total Memory  
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and 2MB GTT memory  
Single-Channel Memory Mode  
1024MB/333MHz (DDR2 667)  
None  
None  
None  
+-  
Tab  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
Change Field  
Select Field  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
DDRII_1  
DDRII_2  
DDR3_A1  
DDR3_B1  
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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]  
Use this item to specify the system time.  
System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]  
Use this item to specify the system date.  
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced H/W Monitor  
Boot  
Security  
Exit  
Smart  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
Smart Settings  
Save Changes and Exit  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Load BIOS Defaults  
Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)  
Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode  
Load Power Saving Setup Default  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Save Changes and Exit  
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save  
configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes  
and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.  
Load BIOS Defaults  
Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)  
This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system  
configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume  
optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.  
Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode  
This performance setup AHCI mode may not be compatible with all system  
configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume  
optimal default settings. F3 key can be used for this operation.  
Load Power Saving Setup Default  
Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.  
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In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration,  
Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration,  
Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced H/W Monitor  
Boot  
Security  
Exit  
Main Smart  
Options for CPU  
Advanced Settings  
WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
CPU Configuration  
Chipset Configuration  
ACPI Configuration  
IDE Configuration  
PCIPnP Configuration  
Floppy Configuration  
SuperIO Configuration  
USB Configuration  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
F1  
F9  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
F10  
ESC Exit  
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Setting wrong values in this section may cause  
the system to malfunction.  
Advanced  
Select the over clock  
mode.  
CPU Configuration  
Overclock Mode  
[Auto]  
[266]  
[100]  
CPU Frequency (MHz)  
PCIE Frequency (MHz)  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
Boot Failure Guard  
Spread Spectrum  
Ratio Status  
Ratio Actual Value  
Unlocked (Min: 06, Max: 08)  
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[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enhanced Halt State  
Intel Virtualization tech.  
CPU Thermal Throttling  
No-Excute Memory Protection  
Hyper Threading Technology  
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.  
+-  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Overclock Mode  
Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual],  
[I.O.T.] and [Optimized]. The default value is [Auto]. If you select [Manual],  
Untied Overclocking function is enabled. Please refer to page 36 for the  
details of Untied Overclocking Technology. If you select [I.O.T.] (Intelligent  
Overclocking Technology), you are allowed to adjust the CPU frequency  
and PCIE frequency in the following two items. Therefore, the system will  
automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is heavy  
loaded.  
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CPU Frequency (MHz)  
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.  
PCIE Frequency (MHz)  
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.  
Boot Failure Guard  
Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.  
Spread Spectrum  
This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.  
Ratio Status  
This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this  
motherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”, you will find  
an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio  
value of this motherboard.  
Ratio Actual Value  
This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this  
motherboard.  
Enhance Halt State  
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported  
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no  
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor  
maintains the context of the system caches.  
Intel (R) Virtualization tech.  
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)  
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool  
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support  
Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.  
CPU Thermal Throttling  
You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mecha-  
nism to keep the CPU from overheated.  
No-Excute Memory Protection  
No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to  
the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX)  
Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious  
software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU  
does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.  
Hyper Threading Technology  
To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®  
4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating  
system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft®  
Windows® XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux  
kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed  
CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.  
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Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.  
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology.  
Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to  
enable powersavings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options:  
[Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® XP and select  
[Auto], you need to set the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to en-  
able this function. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this  
function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the  
current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..  
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system  
stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to  
[Disable] if above issue occurs.  
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Advanced  
Chipset Configuration  
ENABLE: Allow  
remapping of  
overlapped PCI memory  
above the total  
physical memory.  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
Memory Remap Feature  
DRAM Frequency  
Flexibility Option  
Standard Memory Info  
DRAM tCL  
DRAM tRAS  
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[Auto]  
[Auto]  
DISABLE: Do not allow  
remapping of memory.  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
DRAM tRP  
DRAM tRCD  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
DRAM tWR  
DRAM tRFC  
DRAM tWTR  
DRAM tRRD  
DRAM tRTP  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
+ -  
F1  
F9  
F10  
Advanced Memory Info  
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[Auto]  
[Auto]  
DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT  
DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT  
DRAM CH0 tRD  
ESC Exit  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
DRAM CH1 tRD  
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Memory Remap Feature  
Use this item to enable or disable memory remap feature. Configuration options:  
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled].  
DRAM Frequency  
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) in-  
serted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may select  
[333MHz (DDR2 667)], [400MHz (DDR2 800)] or [533MHz (DDR2 1066)] for  
DDR2 memory modules, or select [400MHz (DDR3 800)] or [533MHz (DDR3  
1066)] for DDR3 memory modules. The configuration options depend on the  
CPU and memory module you adopt on this motherboard. Please refer to page  
8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.  
Flexibility Option  
The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for  
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].  
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DRAM tCL  
Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration  
options for DDR2 memory modules are [3], [4], [5], [6], [7] and [Auto].  
Configuration options for DDR3 memory modules are are [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],  
[10] and [Auto].  
DRAM tRAS  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [9] to [24].  
DRAM tRP  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRP. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [10].  
DRAM tRCD  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [10].  
DRAM tWR  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [15].  
DRAM tRFC  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRFC. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [15] to [78].  
DRAM tWTR  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWTR. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [2] to [15].  
DRAM tRRD  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [2] to [15].  
DRAM tRTP  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [2] to [15].  
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DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for CH0 RCOMP ODT.  
Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [1] to [63].  
DRAM CH1 RCOMP ODT  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for CH1 RCOMP ODT.  
Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [1] to [63].  
DRAM CH0 tRD  
This controls the number ofDRAM clocks for CH0 TRD. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [0] to [30].  
DRAM CH1 tRD  
This controls the number ofDRAM clocks for CH1 TRD. Configuration options:  
Configuration options: [Auto], [0] to [30].  
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DRAM CH0 tRD Phase Adjust  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for CH0 TRD Phase Adjust.  
Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [0] to [62].  
DRAM CH1 tRD Phase Adjust  
This controls the number of DRAM clocks for CH1 TRD Phase Adjust.  
Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [0] to [62].  
Primary Graphics Adapter  
This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot  
graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI].  
Share Memory  
This allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto].  
Configuration options: [Auto], [48MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB].  
PAVP Mode  
Use this option to adjust PAVP mode. Configuration options: [Disabled],  
[Lite] and [Paranoid]. The default value is [Disabled]. PAVP is the new graphics  
feature in Intel® 4 Series Express chipset family to support increased con-  
tent protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback  
(Blu-ray disc). There are two modes for PAVP. [Lite] mode is the encryption  
of compressed video buffer and is hardware-based 128-bit AES decryption.  
[Paranoid] mode includes protected memory for storing unencrypted video  
content. If you want to use Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback function, please  
set this option to [Disabled].  
DVMT Mode Select  
Use this option to adjust DVMT mode. The default value is [DVMT Mode].  
DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) is an architecture that offers  
breakthrough performance for the motherboard through efficient memory  
utilization. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as needed  
for running graphics applications and is cooperatively using this memory  
with other system components. This item will not be used under Windows®  
VistaTM OS because the driver will intelligently detect physical memory  
available and allocate necessary video memory.  
DVMT/FIXED Memory  
You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this item if you set  
DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB]  
and [Maximum DVMT]. The option [Maximum DVMT] only appears when you  
adopt the memory module with 1024MB or above.  
Boot Display Device  
This item allows you to select the boot display device. Configuration options:  
[VGA1 + DVI], [VGA1] and [VGA1 + DisplayPort]. The default value is  
[VGA1 + DVI].  
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OnBoard HD Audio  
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If  
you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound  
Card is plugged.  
Front Panel  
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HDAudio Front Panel.  
CD-In  
Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of OnBoard HDAudio. If you plan  
to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please  
disable this option.  
OnBoard Lan  
This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature.  
CPU Voltage  
Use this to select CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].  
The default value of this feature is [Auto].  
DRAM Voltage  
Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options for DDR2 memory  
modules: [Auto], [1.80V], [1.86V], [1.92V], [1.98V], [2.04V], [2.10V],  
[2.15V], [2.21V], [2.32], [2.38V], [2.44V], [2.50V], [2.56V], [2.62V], [2.67V]  
and [2.73V]. Configuration options for DDR3 memory modules: [Auto],  
[1.54V], [1.60V], [1.66V], [1.71V], [1.78V], [1.83V], [1.89V], [1.95V],  
[2.06V], [2.12V], [2.18V], [2.23V], [2.29V], [2.35V], [2.41V] and [2.47V].  
The default value of this feature is [Auto].  
NB Core Voltage  
Use this to select NB Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Low],  
[Middle], [High] and [Highest]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].  
SB Core Voltage  
Use this to select SB Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Low],  
[Middle], [High] and [Highest]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].  
VTT Voltage  
Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Low],  
[Middle], [High] and [Highest]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].  
GLTREF Voltage  
Use this to select GLTREF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto],  
[0.67 x Vtt], [0.65 x Vtt], [0.63 x Vtt] and [0.615 x Vtt]. The default value of  
this feature is [Auto].  
CIR10 Field 1  
Use this to enable or disable CIR10 Field 1. The default value of this feature  
is [Enabled].  
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Advanced  
ACPI Configuration  
Suspend To RAM  
Select auto-detect or  
disable the STR  
feature.  
[Auto]  
[No]  
[Enabled]  
Repost Video on STR Resume  
Check Ready Bit  
[Power Off]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Restore on AC/Power Loss  
Ring-In Power On  
PCI Devices Power On  
PS / 2 Keyboard Power On  
RTC Alarm Power On  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
[Disabled]  
ACPI HPET Table  
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ESC  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
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Suspend to RAM  
Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-  
RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If  
you set this item to [Disabled], the function “Repost Video on STR Resume”  
will be hidden.  
Repost Video on STR Resume  
This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. (STR refers to  
suspend to RAM.)  
Check Ready Bit  
Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.  
Restore on AC/Power Loss  
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power  
loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the  
power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes  
and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.  
Ring-In Power On  
Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from  
the power-soft-off mode.  
PCI Devices Power On  
Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the  
power-soft-off mode.  
PS/2 Keyboard Power On  
Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from  
the power-soft-off mode.  
RTC Alarm Power On  
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the  
system.  
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ACPI HPET Table  
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is  
[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this  
motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.  
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Compatible  
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IDE Configuration  
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[IDE]  
SATAII Configuration  
Configure SATAII as  
OnBoard IDE Controller  
[Enabled]  
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[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
IDE1 Master  
IDE1 Slave  
+-  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out  
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SATAII Configuration  
Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS. If native OS (Windows  
2000 / XP) is installed, please select [Enhanced]. Then in the option  
“Configure SATAII as”, you are allowed to set the selection to [AHCI] or [IDE]  
mode. The default value is [IDE].  
If you select [AHCI] mode, the option “Hot Plug” will appear. You are allowed to  
use the Hot Plug function under Windows environment if this option is enabled.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
AHCI(AdvancedHostControllerInterface)supportsNCQandother  
new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE  
mode does not have these advantages.  
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IDE Device Configuration  
You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will  
use the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the following instruction.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Primary IDE Master  
Select the type  
of device connected  
to the system.  
Device  
Vendor  
Size  
:Hard Disk  
:ST340014A  
:40.0 GB  
LBA Mode  
Block Mode  
PIO Mode  
Async DMA  
Ultra DMA  
S.M.A.R.T.  
:Supported  
:16Sectors  
:4  
:MultiWord DMA-2  
:Ultra DMA-5  
:Supported  
Type  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
LBA/Large Mode  
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)  
PIO Mode  
DMA Mode  
S . M . A . R . T .  
32Bit Data Transfer  
+-  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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TYPE  
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.  
Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].  
[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.  
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.  
After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk  
utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard  
disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read  
data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the  
Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.  
[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.  
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),  
such as MO.  
LBA/Large Mode  
Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under  
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to  
disable the LBA/Large mode.  
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)  
The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will  
enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during  
each transfer.  
PIO Mode  
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by  
optimizing the hard disk timing.  
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DMA Mode  
DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for com-  
patible IDE devices.  
S.M.A.R.T.  
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,  
and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],  
[Enabled].  
32-Bit Data Transfer  
Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data  
transfer rate.  
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Advanced  
Value in units of PCI  
clocks for PCI device  
latency timer  
Advanced PCI / PnP Settings  
PCI Latency Timer  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
[32]  
[Enabled]  
register.  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC Exit  
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PCI Latency Timer  
The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless  
the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.  
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In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Floppy Configuration  
Floppy  
Select the type of  
floppy drive  
connected to the  
system.  
[1.44 MB 31 "]  
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Select Item  
+-  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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3.4.7 Super IO Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Configure Super IO Chipset  
Allow BIOS to Enable  
or Disable Floppy  
Controller.  
[Enabled]  
[3F8 / IRQ4]  
[Disabled]  
OnBoard Floppy Controller  
Serial Port Address  
Infrared Port Address  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC Exit  
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OnBoard Floppy Controller  
Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.  
Serial Port Address  
Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.  
Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],  
[2E8 / IRQ3].  
Infrared Port Address  
Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.  
Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].  
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Advanced  
USB Configuration  
To enable or disable  
the onboard USB  
controllers.  
[Enabled]  
USB Controller  
USB 2.0 Support  
Legacy USB Support  
[Enabled]  
[BIOS Setup Only]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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USB Controller  
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.  
USB 2.0 Support  
Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.  
Legacy USB Support  
Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four  
configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only].  
The default value is [BIOS Setup Only]. Please refer to below descriptions  
for the details of these four options:  
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.  
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.  
[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS  
setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is  
recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.  
[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup  
and Windows / Linux OS.  
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In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,  
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan  
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Security  
Exit  
Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor  
Enable/Disable  
CPU Quiet Fan  
Function.  
Hardware Health Event Monitoring  
CPU Temperature  
M / B Temperature  
:
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37 C / 98 F  
31 C / 87 F  
CPU Fan Speed  
Chassis Fan Speed  
:
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N / A  
Vcore  
:
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3.306V  
5.067V  
11.890V  
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5.00V  
12.00V  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
CPU Quiet Fan  
[Disabled]  
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CPU Quiet Fan  
This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this  
option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this  
option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature” and  
“Target Fan Speed” appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value is  
[Disabled]. You are allowed to enable this function only when you install 4-pin  
CPU fan.  
Target CPU Temperature  
The target temperature will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. The  
default value is [50 C/122 F].  
Target Fan Speed  
Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the  
target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you  
choose. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4],  
[Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9].  
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In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-  
ure the boot settings and the boot priority.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor  
Boot  
Security Exit  
Boot Settings  
Configure Settings  
during System Boot.  
Boot Settings Configuration  
[1st Floppy Device]  
1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
4th Boot Device  
Hard Disk Drives  
Removable Drives  
CD/DVD Drives  
[HDD: PM - HDS722580VL]  
[CD / DVD: 3S - CD - ROM C]  
[USB]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Disabled: Displays  
normal POST messages.  
Enabled: Displays OEM  
Logo instead of POST  
messages.  
Full Screen Logo  
AddOn ROM Display  
Boot Logo  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
Boot From Onboard LAN  
Bootup Num-Lock  
[Disabled]  
[On]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+ -  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Full Screen Logo  
Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].  
AddOn ROM Display  
Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option  
“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the  
system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and  
[Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].  
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Boot Logo  
Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears when  
you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options: [Auto],  
[PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto].  
Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft.  
Boot From Onboard LAN  
Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.  
Boot Up Num-Lock  
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock  
function after boot-up.  
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In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For  
the user password, you may also clear it.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot  
Security  
Exit  
Security Settings  
Install or Change the  
password.  
Supervisor Password : Not Installed  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
Change User Password  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Change  
F1  
F9  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security  
Exit  
Exit Options  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
Save Changes and Exit  
Discard Changes and Exit  
Discard Changes  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Would you like to save current setting  
user defaults  
?
Save 1st User Defaults  
Load 1st User Defaults  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
Save 2nd User Defaults  
Load 2nd User Defaults  
F1  
F9  
General Help  
Load Defaults  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
Save 3rd User Defaults  
Load 3rd User Defaults  
F10  
ESC  
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Save Changes and Exit  
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save  
configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes  
and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.  
Discard Changes and Exit  
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-  
card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
without saving any changes.  
Discard Changes  
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-  
card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.  
Would you like to save current setting user defaults?  
In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults  
according to your own requirements.  
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Chapter 4: Software Support  
4.1 Install Operating System  
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /  
XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware  
options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only.  
Refer to your OS documentation for more information.  
4.2 Support CD Information  
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and  
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.  
4.2.1 Running The Support CD  
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD  
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.  
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the  
file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.  
4.2.2 Drivers Menu  
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects  
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.  
4.2.3 Utilities Menu  
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard  
supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.  
4.2.4 Contact Information  
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome  
dealer for further information.  
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