Specifications

- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm - LGA 775 for Intel CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium XE / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D, supporting Conroe processors (in 775-land LGA package) (see CAUTION 1) - FSB 800/533 MHz - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel 865GV - Southbridge: Intel ICH5 - Dual Channel DDR memory technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR DIMM slots - Support DDR400/333/266 (see CAUTION 5) - Max. capacity: 2GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - 3 x PCI slots - 1 x AGI slot (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x AMR slot (see CAUTION 9) - Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 - DirectX 8.0 - Max. shared memory 96MB - C-Media 9761A 5.1 channel audio CODEC - Realtek PCI LAN 8101L - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock I/O PlusTM - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Platform CPU

Chipset Memory

Hybrid Booster

Expansion Slot

Graphics

Audio LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Connector

BIOS Feature

Support CD Hardware Monitor

OS Certifications

- 2 x Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and Hot Plug functions) - 2 x ATA100 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IR header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - AUX in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of them are shared with USB45 ports on the I/O panel) (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Plug and Play - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 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 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant - FCC, CE, WHQL

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports FSB800-CPU. If you plan to adopt CoreTM 2 Duo CPU on this motherboard, you can only adopt Conroe 800 E4XXX processors. 2. 3. 4. About the setting of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page 28. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read Untied Overclocking Technology on page 23 for details. 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 17 for proper installation. 5. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency DDR266, DDR333*, DDR400 DDR266, DDR333

ASUS A9800XT ELSA FALCOX 920FX GECUBE Radeon 9250/128M MSI RX 9200 SE-T128 PowerColor Radeon 9200SE PowerColor RADEON 9250/128M
ATI Radeon 9800 XT Radeon 9200 Radeon 9250 Radeon 9200 SE Radeon 9200SE Radeon 9250
* ATI 9600/9550 series and all Matrox series VGA cards are NOT supported with AGI. For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA cards list, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

1.4 Motherboard Layout

20.3cm (8.0 in)

DDR400

PS2 Mouse

PS2_USB_PWR1

PARALLEL PORT

PS2 Keyboard

CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1

DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5

USB4_5

Super I/O

Top: Line In

Intel 865GV Chipset

USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3
Presler Conroe Dual Core CPU

24.4cm (9.6 in)

FSB800

Dual Channel

4Mb BIOS

1.5V_AGP1

USB2.0

JR1 JL1

USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1

Top: RJ-45

ATXPWR1

Center: Line Out

Bottom: Mic In

PCI LAN

Intel ICH5

AUDIO CODEC

5.1CH AMR1

CMOS Battery

CHA_FAN1

PANEL1

AUDIO1

SPEAKER1

PLED PWRBTN

FLOPPY1

CLRCMOS0

1 HDLED

PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 775-Pin CPU Socket North Bridge Controller CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2, Dual Channel) Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) ASRock Graphics Interface Slot (1.5V_AGP1) South Bridge Controller Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
Infrared Module Header (IR1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS0) USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) COM Port Header (COM1) AMR Slot (AMR1) Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) JR1 Jumper / JL1 Jumper Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) BIOS FWH Chip Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

1.5 ASRock I/O Plus TM

Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) VGA Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

Chapter 2 Installation

ConRoe865GV is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 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.

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.
CPU Marked Corner Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing Lift Lever Up to 90 down and out on the Socket Marked Corner 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.

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)
ConRoe865GV motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

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, AMR, and AGI Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGI slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in PCI3 slot, you will no be able to install any PCI card in PCI3 slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.
AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem functionality. AGI slot: The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the Supported AGP VGA Cards List on page 9 and page 10.
To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, you must make sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before you install the onboard VGA driver. If the onboard VGA driver has already been installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter. In that case, if you want to install the add-on AGP VGA card, you need to remove the onboard VGA driver first, and then install the add-on AGP VGA card and its driver. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the documents in the Support CD, AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows 2000) and AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows XP), which are located in the folder at the following path:.\ Easy Dual Monitor

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 Easy Dual Monitor Feature
Thanks to ASRock patented AGI8X Technology, this motherboard supports Easy Dual Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Dual Monitor feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:.\ Easy Dual Monitor

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 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.11 No. 1)

+5V +5VSB

Setting

1_2 2_3
Description 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. JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

(see p.11 No. 23)

Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work. Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS0) (see p.11 No. 17)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS0 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 CLRCMOS0 for 5 seconds.

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.11 No. 19)

Pin1 FLOPPY1

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.11 No. 8)
Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE2, see p.11 No. 7)
connect the black end connect the blue end to the IDE devices to the motherboard 80-conductor ATA 66/100 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 ATA Connectors
(SATA1: see p.11 No. 12) (SATA2: see p.11 No. 11)

SATA2 SATA1

These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable
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 each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. 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. The shared USB 2.0 header (USB4_5) is shared with USB ports 45 on the I/O panel. When using the front panel USB ports by attaching the front panel USB cable to USB4_5 header, the USB ports 45 on the I/O panel will not be able to function. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. These connectors allow 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 front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

Before you install OS into the SATA hard disk, you need to check and ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 31.
2.11 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.
Technology 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI 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 PCI bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
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 reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

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
CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Auto] [200] [Enabled] [Auto] Select how to set the CPU host frequency.
Unlocked (Max :16, Min : 14) Ratio Status 16 Ratio Actual Value [16] Ratio CMOS Setting Enhance Halt State Max CPUID Value Limit Intel (R) Virtualization tech. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
CPU Host Frequency While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency will show in the following item. 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. If it shows Locked, then the item Ratio CMOS Setting will be hidden. If you use the ratio value to time the CPU frequency, it will be equal to the core speed of the installed processor. Ratio Actual Value This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status of this motherboard is Unlocked, this item will display and allow you to set the ratio value between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. 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. Max CPUID Value Limit For Prescott CPU only, some OSes (ex. NT4.0) cannot handle the function with disable. This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 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 mechanism 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.

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration
Suspend To RAM Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature.
Restore on AC/Power Loss Use this item 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 Operate Mode OnBoard IDE Controller Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 [Enhanced Mode] [Both] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Set [Compatible Mode] when both Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win Me / 98SE) and SATA device are used. Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (Win 2000 / XP) is used. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
OnBoard IDE Operate Mode Please select [Compatible Mode] when you install legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE) into SATA device. If you install legacy OS into IDE HDD while SATA devices are used, you also need to select [Compatible Mode]. If native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed into SATA device, please select [Enhanced Mode]. You also need to select [Enhanced Mode] while native OS is installed into IDE HDD and SATA devices are used. If you do not install any SATA device, please also select [Enhanced Mode] no matter you use legacy OS or native OS for the system. Please note that the following options will be varied depending on the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode ([Compatible Mode] or [Enhanced Mode]) that you selected. When [Enhanced Mode] is selected: OnBoard IDE Controller You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both]. When [Compatible Mode] is selected Combined Mode Option It allows you to select between [Pri IDE + SATA] and [SATA + Sec IDE]. If it is set to [Pri IDE + SATA], then the secondary IDE will not work. Likewise, if it is set to [SATA + Sec IDE], then the primary IDE will not work.

Because Intel ICH5 south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE), you have to choose either [Pri IDE + SATA] or [SATA + Sec IDE] when the installed SATA device is used with legacy OS.
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, Secondary IDE Slave, SATA1 and SATA2 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 PCI / PnP Configuration
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 [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] 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].

3.3.8 USB Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration
USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.

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 item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,. etc. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device connected, Auto option will disable the legacy USB support.
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
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 H/W Monitor

Advanced

Security
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan Target CPU Temperature ( C) Tolerance ( C) Target Fan Speed : 45 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2463 RPM : N/A : : : : 1.384V 3.306V 5.067V 11.890V [Enabled] [50] [02] [Fast] F1 F9 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
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 ( C), Tolerance ( C), and Minimun 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 ( C) The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default value is [50]. Tolerance ( C) The default value of tolerance is [2], which means the error of the target CPU temperature will be within 2 C. 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. The default value is [Fast]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow].

3.5 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD / DVD Drives
Configure Settings during System Boot.
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Network Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from network feature.
Boot From Network Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.
3.5.2 Boot Device Priority
In this section, you may specify the boot sequence from the available devices in your system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08] [CD / DVD] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
Likewise, you may also specify the boot sequence from the available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives.

3.6 Security Screen

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 H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed
Install or Change the password.
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password
Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

3.7 Exit Screen

Main Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults
BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitro Boot
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
F10 key can be used for this operation.
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, Discard 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, Discard changes? Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load Optimal Defaults When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Load optimal defaults? Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup configurations.

Copyright Notice:

No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe.

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.
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
Published August 2006 Copyright2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
ASRock ConRoe865GV 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) 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2, Dual Channel) Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) ASRock Graphics Interface Slot (1.5V_AGP1) South Bridge Controller Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
Infrared Module Header (IR1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS0) USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) COM Port Header (COM1) AMR Slot (AMR1) Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) JR1 Jumper / JL1 Jumper Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) BIOS FWH Chip Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

ASRock I/O Plus TM

Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) VGA Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe865GV motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRocks consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRocks commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock ConRoe865GV Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock ConRoe865GV Quick Installation Guide ASRock ConRoe865GV Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield One COM Port Bracket One ASRock MR Card (Optional)

Specifications

- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm - LGA 775 for Intel CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium XE / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D, supporting Conroe processors (in 775-land LGA package) (see CAUTION 1) - FSB 800/533 MHz - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel 865GV - Southbridge: Intel ICH5 - Dual Channel DDR memory technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR DIMM slots - Support DDR400/333/266 (see CAUTION 5) - Max. capacity: 2GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - 3 x PCI slots - 1 x AGI slot (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x AMR slot (see CAUTION 9) - Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 - DirectX 8.0 - Max. shared memory 96MB - C-Media 9761A 5.1 channel audio CODEC - Realtek PCI LAN 8101L - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock I/O PlusTM - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Platform CPU

Chipset Memory

Hybrid Booster

Expansion Slot

Graphics

Audio LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Connector

BIOS Feature

Support CD Hardware Monitor

OS Certifications

- 2 x Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and Hot Plug functions) - 2 x ATA100 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IR header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - AUX in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of them are shared with USB45 ports on the I/O panel) (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Plug and Play - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 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 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant - FCC, CE, WHQL

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports FSB800-CPU. If you plan to adopt CoreTM 2 Duo CPU on this motherboard, you can only adopt Conroe 800 E4XXX processors. About the setting of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page 28 of User Manual in the support CD. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read Untied Overclocking Technology on page 19 for details. 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. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency DDR266, DDR333*, DDR400 DDR266, DDR333

2. 3. 4.

* When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at
6. DDR320 if you adopt a DDR333 memory module. 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. 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. The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only
XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft Windows 98 / ME.
supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the Supported AGP VGA Cards List on page 8 and page 9. For the proper installation of AGP VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 14. 9. Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card that are installed in PCI3 slot, you will not be able to install any PCI card in PCI3 slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot. 10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows
Supported AGP VGA Cards List
(for Windows 2000/Windows XP) I. AGP 4X
Graphics Chip Vendor NVIDIA Model Name ASUS V8170 Ennyah G2 MX400 Chipset Name GeForce MX440SE GeForce 2 MX400

II. AGP 8X

Graphics Chip Vendor NVIDIA Model Name ASUS N6200 ASUS N6200GE/TD/128M ASUS N6600LE/TD/256M ASUS V9180 Magic ASUS V9400MAGIC ASUS V9520-X/128M ASUS V9560/TD ASUS V9570/TD/256M ASUS V9950ULTRA ASUS V9999 Ultra/2DT Albatron AGP6600GT Albatron FX5600P Turbo Albatron MX-480E Aopen Aeolus Fx5200-DV 128 CHAINTECH SA5900X ELSA GLADIC FX733 Ennyah GeForce FX5200 ULTRA Gigabyte GV-N57L256D Gigabyte GV-N66128DP Inno3D GeForce FX 5600 128MB Leadtek WinFast A340PRO/TD Leadtek WinFast A340TDH Leadtek WinFast A360TD Leadtek WinFast A400TDH Leadtek WinFast A6600 GT TDH MSI FX5700-TD128 MSI FX5700-VTD128 Prolink FX5900/128M Prolink PV-N36AX XFX 7800GS Chipset Name NVIDIA GeForce 6200A NVIDIA GeForce 6200 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE GF4 MX 440 64M GeForce 4 MX4000 GeForce FX 5200 GeForce FX5600 GeForce FX5700 GeForce FX 5900 Ultra 6800 Ultra 256M 6600GT GeForce FX 5600 GeForce 4 MX440-8X FX 5200 128M NVIDIA GeForce 5900XT NVIDIA GeForce 5500 GeForce FX 5200 Ultra GeForce FX 5700 LE GeForce 6600 NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 GeForce FX 5500 GeForce FX 5200 GeForce FX 5600 GeForce 6800 GeForce 6600GT GeForce FX 5700 NVIDIA GeForce 5700 FX5900 FX 5700 LE 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800GS
ASUS A9800XT ELSA FALCOX 920FX GECUBE Radeon 9250/128M MSI RX 9200 SE-T128 PowerColor Radeon 9200SE PowerColor RADEON 9250/128M
ATI Radeon 9800 XT Radeon 9200 Radeon 9250 Radeon 9200 SE Radeon 9200SE Radeon 9250
* ATI 9600/9550 series and all Matrox series VGA cards are NOT supported with AGI. For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA cards list, 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-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 775-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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-Pin 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-Pin CPU
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
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.
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-Pin 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 ConRoe865GV Motherboard
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
ConRoe865GV motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

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, AMR, and AGI Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGI slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in PCI3 slot, you will no be able to install any PCI card in PCI3 slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.
AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem functionality. AGI slot: The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the Supported AGP VGA Cards List on page 8 and page 9.
To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, you must make sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before you install the onboard VGA driver. If the onboard VGA driver has already been installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter. In that case, if you want to install the add-on AGP VGA card, you need to remove the onboard VGA driver first, and then install the add-on AGP VGA card and its driver. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the documents in the Support CD, AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows 2000) and AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows XP), which are located in the folder at the following path:.\ Easy Dual Monitor

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 Easy Dual Monitor Feature
Thanks to ASRock patented AGI8X Technology, this motherboard supports Easy Dual Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Dual Monitor feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:.\ Easy Dual Monitor

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
Description 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. JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

(see p.2 No. 23)

Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work. Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS0) (see p.2 No. 17)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS0 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 CLRCMOS0 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. 19) 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. 8)
Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 7)
connect the blue end to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices
80-Conductor ATA 66/100 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 ATA Connectors
(SATA1: see p.2 No. 12) (SATA2: see p.2 No. 11)

SATA2 SATA1

These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable
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 each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. 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. The shared USB 2.0 header (USB4_5) is shared with USB ports 45 on the I/O panel. When using the front panel USB ports by attaching the front panel USB cable to USB4_5 header, the USB ports 45 on the I/O panel will not be able to function. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. These connectors allow 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 front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

USB 2.0 Header

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

Shared USB 2.0 Header

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 28)

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1) (see p.2 No. 16)
Internal Audio Connectors
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) (CD1: see p.2 No. 25) (AUX1: see p.2 No. 24)

Front Panel Audio Header

(8-pin AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 22)

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 14)
This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 15)

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 13)
Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. You may connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin CPU fan cable to this connector, then match the black wire to the ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 5)
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector

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

COM Port Header

(9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No. 20)
This COM port header is used to support a COM port module.
English English English English English

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.
AT (SAT Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts Intel ICH5 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATA connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.
Before you install OS into the SATA hard disk, you need to check and ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 31 of User Manual in the support CD.
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.

Technology 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI 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 PCI bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

3. BIOS Information

The BIOS Setup Utility is stored in the BIOS FWH chip. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup Utility after POST, please resume the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. For the detailed information about the BIOS Setup Utility, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.
4. Software Suppor t CD information Support
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. 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. LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo This motherboard is equipped with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is a new CPU socket interface that Intel has released. Since it has several tiny pins, whcih are easily to be damaged by improper handling, ASRock sincerely presents you a clear installation guide through this LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo. We hope you may check this live demo program before you start the installation of LGA 775 CPU in order to reduce the risks of CPU and motherboard damages caused by any improper handling. To see this Live Demo, you can run Microsoft Media Player to play the file. You may find this Live Demo in the motherboards Support CD through the following path:.\ Live Demo \ LGA 775 CPU Installation \ LGA775INST_English.DAT