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.
2.3 775-LAND 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 position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position 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.

black line

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.
Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key
775-Pin Socket 775-LAND CPU
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.

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 5).
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.

Step 3. Step 4.
Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 5). Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes. 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. Step 6.

Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
4CoreDual-SATA2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDRII 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) DDR / DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.11 No.6) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR1 and DDR2; Blue slots; see p. 11 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDR1 (Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) Populated Populated DDRII_2 DDR2 (Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) Populated Populated

(1) (2)

It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot or a DDRII memory module into DDR slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
It is not allowed to install both DDR and DDRII memory modules to this motherboard at the same time; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Step 2.

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

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.
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics Slots)
There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on 4CoreDualSATA2 motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
PCI Express Graphics slot: PCI Express Graphics slot is used to install PCI Express expansion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Graphics Slot on page 10.
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. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover.
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6.
2.7 Surround Display Feature
Thanks to ASRock patented PCI Express Graphics Technology, this motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on AGP VGA card and PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:.\ Surround Display Information

Please connect the chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11, No. 5)
GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
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

Game Connector

(15-pin GAME1) (see p.11, No. 22)
+5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN
Connect a Game cable to this connector if the Game port bracket is installed.
+5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V

ATX Power Connector

(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11, No. 29)
Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11, No. 2)
Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.11 No. 23)

GND SPDIFOUT

HDMI_SPDIF Cable

(Optional) C B A a

Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. C. white end (3-pin)

SPDIFOUT GND blue black

A. black end
+5V SPDIFOUT GND blue black

B. white end (2-pin)

2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/ video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 19. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 11, No. 23) on the motherboard.

Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 24. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.
Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end (2-pin) (B)

white end (3-pin) (C)
Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for connector usage in advance.

Step 4.

Step 5.
Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection procedures. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.
SAT 2.11 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
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. Western Digital
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. SAMSUNG

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 HITACHIs website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
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.
AT (SAT AT (SAT 2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237S southbridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) functions. 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. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.
Functions SAT SAT 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs
4CoreDual-SATA2 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices. NOTE 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.
What is Hot Swap Function?
If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.
SAT SAT Feature 2.14 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide
This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD. 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

SATA 7-pin connector

The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA / SATAII HDD
1x4-pin conventional 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: www.asrock.com 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: www.asrock.com 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.
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 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboards SATAII connector.
SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White)
Step 3 Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.
Step 4 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.
Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.
2.15 Driver Installation Guide
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.

1. If you install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide 2. If you want to use VIA RAID Tool in Windows environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that VIA RAID Tool will be installed to your system as well.
2.16.2 Installing Windows Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the SATA Operation Mode option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Insert the Windows VistaTM / Windows Vista TM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM / Windows 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 VIA RAID drivers. VIA RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:. \ I386 \ NT5 (For Windows VistaTM OS). \ AMD64 \ 2003x64 (For Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS) After that, please insert Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.
1. If you install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide 2. If you want to use VIA RAID Tool in Windows environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that VIA RAID Tool will be installed to your system as well.
2.17 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the SATA Operation Mode option to [non-RAID]. STEP 2: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit / Windows VistaTM / Windows Vista TM 64-bit OS on your system. After step 1, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit / Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Technology 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP / PCI / PCIE bus. You may set CPU Host Frequency option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the actual CPU host frequency in the following item. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but AGP / PCI / PCIE bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The Flash Memory 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 reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot screen has a menu bar with the following selections: To set up the system time/date information To set up the advanced BIOS features To display current hardware status To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the security features Exit 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.

3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) / / + / <Enter> <F1> <F9> <F10> <ESC> Function Description 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 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 H/W Monitor Boot

Advanced

Security

System Overview

System Time System Date BIOS Version Processor Type [17:00:09] [Thu 05/10/2007]
Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
: 4CoreDual-SATA2 BIOS P1.00 : Intel (R) CPU 3.60 GHz (64bit) : 3600 MHz Processor Speed Microcode Update : F43/4 : 1024KB Cache Size Total Memory DDRII 1 DRD 1 DDRII 2 DDR 2 : 512MB Dual-Channel Memory Mode : None : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) : None : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333)

+Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
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.

3.3 Advanced Screen

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.
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security

Configure 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

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

3.3.1 CPU Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value Max CPUID Value Limit Intel (R) Virtualization tech. No-Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] : Locked : 18 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select how to set the CPU host frequency.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Overclock Mode When [Auto] is selected, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency and PCIE frequency will show in the following items. When [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] is selected, you can set the CPU Frequency (MHz) and PCI Frequency item. When [CPU, PCIE, Async.] is selected, you can set the CPU Frequency (MHz), PCIE Frequency (MHz) and PCI Frequency item.

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also select other value as operating frequency: [133MHz (DDR 266)], [166MHz (DDR 333)], [200MHz (DDR 400)] for DDR; [266MHz (DDRII 533)], [333MHz (DDRII 667)] for DDRII. Flexibility Option The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled]. DRAM CAS# Latency Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.5], [2], and [3] for DDR; [Auto], [3], [4], [5] for DDRII. DRAM Bank Interleave Use this option to select DRAM Bank Interleave. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [2-Way], [4-Way], and [8-Way]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Precharge to Active (Trp) Use this option to select Precharge to Active (Trp). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Active to Precharge (Tras) Use this option to select Active to Precharge (Tras). Configuration options: [Auto], [5T], [6T], [7T], [8T], [9T], [10T], [11T], [12T], [13T], [14T], [15T], [16T], [17T], [18T], [19T] and [20T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD.
Active to CMD (Trcd) Use this option to select Active to CMD (Trcd). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. REF to ACT / REF to REF (Trfc) Use this option to select REF to ACT / REF to REF (Trfc). Configuration options: [Auto], [8T] to [71T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. ACT(0) to ACT (1) (Trrd) Use this option to select ACT(0) to ACT (1) (Trrd). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Read to Precharge (Trtp) Use this option to select Read to Precharge (Trtp). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Write to Read CMD (Twtr) Use this option to select Write to Read CMD (Twtr). Configuration options: [Auto], [1T], [2T] for DDRI; [Auto], [2T], [3T] for DDRII. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Write Recovery Time (Twr) Use this option to select Write Recovery Time (Twr). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. DRAM Bus Selection The default value is [Auto], which will automatically select the proper access mode for the system. You may select between [Single Channel] and [Dual Channel] if you have properly set the dual channel memory configuration. DRAM Command Rate Use this to select among [2T Command] and [1T Command] for DRAM Command Rate. The default value is [2T Command]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select among [Auto], [High], [Normal] and [Low] for DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. AGP Voltage Use this to select among [Auto], [Normal] and [High] for AGP Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select [PCI], [AGP], or [PCI Express Gfx.] as the primary graphics adapter. The default vaule is [PCI].

Suspend to RAM This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus pend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system supports it. 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.

3.3.4 IDE Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration
OnBoard IDE Controller SATA Operation Mode Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 [Both] [non-RAID] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] +F1 F9 F10 ESC To enable or disable the onboard IDE controller.
OnBoard IDE Controller Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [non-RAID]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs, please select [RAID]. 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, which can be applied to the configurations of Primary IDE Slave, Secondary IDE Master, and Secondary IDE Slave as well.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master
Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Select the type of device connected to the system.
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. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible 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.

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings
PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.
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.
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration
Floppy A [1.44 MB 31 2"] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset
OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Auto] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.
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]. Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, EPP Version. Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP]. EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3]. Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7].
OnBoard Game Port Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it. The default value is [Auto]. OnBoard MIDI Port Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

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Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
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ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 Motherboard

English

Layout Motherboard Layout
PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 775-Pin CPU Socket North Bridge Controller CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) Secondary Serial ATAII Connector (SATA2) Primary Serial ATAII Connector (SATA1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) South Bridge Controller Flash Memory USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) Game Connector (GAME1) HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 4 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 4) PCI Express Graphics Slot Infrared Module Header (IR1) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

Specifications

- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - LGA 775 for Intel CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium XE / Pentium D / Pentium Dual Core / Pentium 4 / Celeron / Celeron D, supporting Quad Core Kentsfield processors (see CAUTION 1) - FSB 1066/800/533 MHz - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: VIA PT880 Pro/PT880 Ultra - Southbridge: VIA VT8237S - Dual Channel DDR/DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots - Support DDRII667/533 - Max. capacity: 2GB - 2 x DDR DIMM slots - Support DDR400/333/266 - Max. capacity: 2GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - 4 x PCI slots - 1 x PCI Express Graphics slot (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 8) - 7.1 CH Windows VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - VIA PHY VT6103 - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)

Platform CPU

Chipset Memory

Hybrid Booster

Expansion Slot

Audio LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Connector

BIOS Feature
Support CD Hardware Monitor

OS Certifications

- 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) and Hot Plug functions (see CAUTION 10) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 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) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Plug and Play - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12) - FCC, CE, WHQL
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.

CAUTION!

When you adopt Quad Core CPU on this motherboard, FSB frequency may be reduced 5%. 2. About the setting of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page 37 of User Manual in the support CD. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read Untied Overclocking Technology on page 27 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for proper installation. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Graphics Slot on page 9. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 15. 8. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! 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 3 for proper connection. 10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide on page 23 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. Microsoft Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.

Requirement Table Windows Minimum Hardware R equirement Table for W indows TM Vista Premium 2007 and Basic OS
This motherboard can support all features in Windows VistaTM Premium 2007. Please follow below table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Memory VGA Celeron D 326 1GB system memory DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Graphics Slot
(for Windows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit)
Graphics Chip Vendor NVIDIA Model Name ASUS Extreme N6800GT ASUS EN7600GT/2DHT ASUS Extreme N7800GTX/2DHTV ALBATRON PC6600GT Gigabyte GV-NX71G512P8 GIGABYTE GF-8500GT LEADTEK PX6500 TDH LEADTEK PX7300GS TDH LEADTEK PX7300LE-TDH LEADTEK PX7900GS TDH MSI PCX 5750-TD128E MSI NX8600GTS MSI NX8800GTS/320M ASUS EAX1900XT/2DHTV GECUBE Radeon X850XT 256M MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E MSI RX1600XT-T2D256EZ Chip Name GeForce 6800GT GeForce 7600GT GeForce 7800 GTX GeForce 6600GT GeForce 7100GS GeForce 8600 GTS GeForce 6500 GeForce 7300 GS GeForce 7300 LE GeForce 7900GS GeForce PCX5750 GeForce 8600 GTS GeForce 8800 GTS Radeon X1900XT RADEON X850XT RADEON X1300Pro RADEON X1600Pro RADEON X1600XT
For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for PCI Express Graphics slot, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

2. Installation

Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.1 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 position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position 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.

black line

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.
Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key
775-Pin Socket 775-LAND CPU
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
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. ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 Motherboard
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.
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.
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2.

Step 3. Step 4.
Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 5). Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

Step 5. Step 6.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components. ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 Motherboard
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
4CoreDual-SATA2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDRII 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) DDR / DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.6) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR1 and DDR2; Blue slots; see p. 2 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDR1 (Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) Populated Populated DDRII_2 DDR2 (Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) Populated Populated

(1) (2)

It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot or a DDRII memory module into DDR slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to install both DDR and DDRII memory modules to this motherboard at the same time; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

STEP 1: STEP 2:

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

STEP 3:

Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics Slots)
There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on 4CoreDualSATA2 motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
PCI Express Graphics slot: PCI Express Graphics slot is used to install PCI Express expansion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Graphics Slot on page 9.
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. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover.
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6.
2.5 Surround Display Feature
Thanks to ASRock patented PCI Express Graphics Technology, this motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on AGP VGA card and PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:.\ Surround Display Information

2.6 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 PS2_USB_PWR1

(see p.2, No. 1)

Setting
Short pin2, pin3 to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2, No. 19)

2-pin jumper

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 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.
2.7 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. 21) 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. 9)
Secondary IDE Connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE2, see p.2, No. 10)
connect the blue end to the motherboard
connect the black end to the IDE devices
80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as Master. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). Serial ATAII Connectors
(SATA1: see p.2, No. 12) (SATA2: see p.2, No. 11)
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard.
These two Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable
(Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector
connect to the power supply
Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on the drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. Besides four 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 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB67) (see p.2 No. 20)
(9-pin USB45) (see p.2 No. 18)

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 27)
This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connector

(4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2, No. 28)
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. This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 24)
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 AC97 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 dont need to connect them for AC97 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.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 13)
This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2, No. 14)
Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 15)

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 5)
Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
Please connect the chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
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

Game Connector

(15-pin GAME1) (see p.2, No. 22)
Connect a Game cable to this connector if the Game port bracket is installed.

ATX Power Connector

(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 29)
Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2, No. 2)
Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2 No. 23)

HDMI_SPDIF Cable

(Optional) C B A
Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. C. white end (3-pin)

A. black end

B. white end (2-pin)
2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/ LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 15. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 2, No. 23) on the motherboard.
Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 20. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Step 3.

Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette. STEP 3: Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the VIA RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install.
1. If you install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide 2. If you want to use VIA RAID Tool in Windows environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that VIA RAID Tool will be installed to your system as well.
2.13.2 Installing Windows Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the SATA Operation Mode option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Insert the Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM / Windows 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 VIA RAID drivers. VIA RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:. \ I386 \ NT5 (For Windows VistaTM OS). \ AMD64 \ 2003x64 (For Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS) After that, please insert Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

1. If you install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide 2. If you want to use VIA RAID Tool in Windows environment, please install SATA / SATAII drivers from the Support CD again so that VIA RAID Tool will be installed to your system as well.
2.14 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the SATA Operation Mode option to [non-RAID]. STEP 2: Install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit / Windows VistaTM / Windows Vista TM 64-bit OS on your system. After step 1, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit / Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
Technology 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP / PCI / PCIE bus. You may set CPU Host Frequency option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the actual CPU host frequency in the following item. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but AGP / PCI / PCIE bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 6 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.
Support 4. Software Suppor t CD information
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file ASSETUP. EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.