939Dual-VSTA

User Manual
Version 1.0 Published June 2006 Copyright2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents

1. Introduction.. 5
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Package Contents... 5 Specifications... 6 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows VistaTM Logo... 9 Supported ATi X300 and X300SE Series PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16).. 10 Motherboard Layout... 11 ASRock 8CH I/O.. 12

2. Installation.. 13

Pre-installation Precautions... 13 2.1 CPU Installation... 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink.. 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM). 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)... 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup... 19 2.6 Surround Display Feature.. 19 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors.. 20 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide.. 23 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation.... 24 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs. 24 2.11 Driver Installation Guide.. 25 2.12 Using SATA HDDs With RAID Functions.. 25 2.13 Using SATA HDDs Without RAID Functions.. 26 2.14 Using SATAII HDDs in IDE Mode.. 26 2.15 Using SATAII HDDs in SATA Mode... 26 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology... 27
SETUP 3. BIOS S ETUP UTILITY... 27
3.1 Introduction... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys... Main Screen... Advanced Screen... 3.3.1 CPU Configuration... 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration... 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration.. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration.. 34

3.2 3.3

3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4.1 4.2
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration.. 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration.. 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration... 3.3.8 USB Configuration... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen.. Boot Screen... 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.. Security Screen.. Exit Screen... Install Operating System... Support CD Information... 4.2.1 Running Support CD.. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu... 4.2.3 Utilities Menu.. 4.2.4 Contact Information...
4. Software Support... 44
Technology APPENDIX: AMDs Cool n Quiet TM Technology. 45

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939Dual-VSTA 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. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

(for Windows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM) Since the margin of ATi X300 and X300SE series PCI Express VGA cards may vary with different card vendors, we recommend users to adopt the compatible ATi X300 and X300SE series cards below which have passed our lab test.
Graphics Chip Vendor ATi Model Name ASUS EAX300/TD/128M/A GIGABYTE GV-RX30128D GECUBE RADEONR X300 PCIe 128MB MSI RX300-TD128E MSI RX300SE-TD128E Chipset Name RADEON X300 RADEON X300 RADEON X300 RADEON X300 RADEON X300SE

1.5 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6-in)

PS2_USB_PWR1

PS2 Mouse

ATX12V1

Dual Channel

ATXPWR1

DDR400
DDR 1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR 3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

FSB1GHz

USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3

USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1

Top: RJ-45

Dual Core CPU

DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

CPU_FAN1

Bottom: MIC IN Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT

Super I/O

FUTURE_CPU_PORT1

RoHS RAID

ULi M1695 Chipset

30.5cm (12.0-in)

PS2 Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

Top: REAR SPK

SOCKET 939

Bottom: CTR BASS Center: SIDE SPK

SATAII_1

JMicron JMB360

EXPRESS

PCIE 1

J10 J9

SATAII

LAN PHY

PCIE 2

1.5V_AGP1

ULi M1567 Chipset

ATA133

4Mb BIOS

USB2.0

AUDIO CODEC

CMOS Battery

CLRTC1 1

CHA_FAN1

HDLED RESET

JR1 JL1

FLOPPY1

SPEAKER1

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL 1

AUDIO1
PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module 939-Pin CPU Socket 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4; Black) North Bridge Controller Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_1, red) JMicron JMB360 Chipset (PCIE x1 interface) South Bridge Controller Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) System Panel Header (PANEL1)

Step 1. Step 2. Step 3.

CPU Installation
Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4.

When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90 Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner

STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner
STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure 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. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
939Dual-VSTA motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) 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 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and DDR2; Blue slots; see p.11 No.7) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.11 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR1 (Blue Slot) Populated Populated DDR2 (Blue Slot) Populated Populated DDR3 (Black Slot) Populated Populated DDR4 (Black Slot) Populated Populated

(1) (2) (3)*

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR DIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots 2. (DDR1 and DDR2), or in the set of black slots (DDR3 and DDR4). If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR1 and DDR3, 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.

Expansion Slots

(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot)
There are 1 Future CPU Port, 3 PCI slots, 2 PCIE slots, and 1 AGP slot on 939DualVSTA motherboard. Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port): Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade your AMD K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU by installing an add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board into this future CPU Port on 939Dual-VSTA motherboard. Before you upgrade the K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940Pin CPU, it is necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on 939Dual-VSTA motherboard. Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.

System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 17)

PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.
DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 18)

SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 19)

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

Please connect a 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. Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 3)
GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

ATX Power Connector

(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 2)

ATX 12V Power Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 4)
Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Failing to do so will cause power up failure.

Game Port Header

(15-pin GAME1) (see p.11 No. 25)
+5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN
Connect a Game cable to this header if the Game port bracket is installed.
+5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V
SAT 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

SAT With Functions 2.12 Using SATA HDDs W ith RAID Functions
The installation procedures for Windows VistaTM are subject to change.
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, you need to make a SATA driver diskette before you start the OS installation. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CDROM as the boot device. STEP 3: When you see the message on the screen, Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?, press <Y>. STEP 4: Then you will see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive. WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! Start to format and copy files [YN]? Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>. STEP 5: The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette.
Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system, or you may start to use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you install the OS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please find the document, Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration, at the following path in the Support CD:. \ Information \ Manual \ RAID Installation Guide \ English.pdf
After making a SATA driver diskette, 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 SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the ULi RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.
SAT Without Functions 2.13 Using SATA HDDs W ithout RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs operating in non-RAID mode, you dont need to make a SATA driver diskette before OS installation. Please follow the below procedures. STEP 1: Enter SATA Operation Mode in BIOS setup to set the option from [RAID] to [non-RAID]. STEP2: Start Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit OS installation.

SAT 2.14 Using SATAII HDDs in IDE Mode
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATAII HDDs operating in IDE mode, you dont need to make a SATAII driver diskette or set up BIOS before OS installation.
SAT SAT 2.15 Using SATAII HDDs in SATA Mode
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATAII HDDs in SATA mode, you need to make a SATAII driver diskette before you start the OS installation. Please follow the below procedures. STEP 1: Please see the Readme.txt in SATAII driver directory on the support CD for the files needed to copy to the diskette. Then make a SATAII driver diskette. STEP 2: Enter SATAII Operation Mode in BIOS setup to set the option from [IDE] to [SATA]. STEP 3: Start Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit OS installation. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a
third-party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert a floppy disk containing the JMicron RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.
Technology 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP / PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter Overclock Mode option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but AGP / PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

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

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] [Tue 06/06/2006]
Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
: 939Dual-VSTA BIOS P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ (64 bit supported) Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : 10FF0/41 : 128KB L1 Cache Size : 1024KB L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR DDR DDR DDR : 512MB Dual-Channel Memory Mode : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) : None : None

+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.
In the future, you may upgrade your AMD 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU by installing an add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board into future CPU Port on this motherboard

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.

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

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings
Suspend To RAM Repost Video on STR Resume Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On ACPI HPET Table [Auto] [No] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature.
Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If you set this item to [Disabled], the function Repost Video on STR Resume will be hidden. Repost Video on STR Resume This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. 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. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Disabled].

3.3.4 IDE Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration
OnBoard IDE Controller OnBoard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode OnBoard SATAII Controller SATAII Operation Mode SATAII Driving Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATAII [Both] [Enabled] [RAID] [Enabled] [IDE] [Normal] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [ATAPI CDROM] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. PRIMARY: enables only the Primary IDE Controller. SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary IDE Controller. BOTH: enables both IDE Controllers. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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]. OnBoard SATA Controller Enable the onboard SATA controller by selecting [Enabled]. The default value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto]. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [RAID]. Configuration options: [RAID], [non-RAID]. OnBoard SATAII Controller Enable the onboard SATAII controller by selecting [Enabled]. The default value of this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto]. SATAII Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATAII Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE]. Configuration options: [IDE], [SATA]. SATAII Driving Use this item to adjust SATAII Driving. The default value of this option is [Normal]. Configuration options: [Normal], [Strong]. 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. :Hard Disk :MAXTOR 6L080J4 :80.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-6 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select the type of device connected to the system.
Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer
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 WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

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.
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
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 : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : : : : 1.532 V 3.129 V 4.877 V 11.741 V F1 F9 F10 ESC

[Disabled]

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.Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Disabled].

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 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Removable Drives [1st Floppy Device] [HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08] [CD/DVD: SM-CD-ROM]
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.

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.

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

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.
Support 4. Software Suppor t
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
4.2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
4.2.4 Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRocks website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.
APPENDIX: Technology AMDs Cool n Quiet TM Technology
For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMDs Cool n QuietTM technology under Windows system. When using this feature, please make sure to install AMD Processor Driver from the Support CD first. If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMDs Cool n QuietTM technology: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows XP only) Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button. The following dialog box appears. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. Click OK to implement settings.

Advanced

BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot

Security

System Overview
System Time System Date BIOS Version Processor Type [17:00:09] [Tue 06/06/2006]
Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
: 939Dual-VSTA BIOS P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ (64 bit supported) Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : 10FF0/41 : 128KB L1 Cache Size : 1024KB L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR DDR DDR DDR : 512MB Dual-Channel Memory Mode : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) : None : None

+Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
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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

Options for CPU

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Clock Flexibility Option Burst Length CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRAS TRP [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] xMHz 1.450 V [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [4 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on User Selection in Setup.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage Memory Clock Flexibility Option Burst Length CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRAS [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] xMHz 1.450 V [Manual] [xMHz] [1.450V] [Auto] [Disabled] [4 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on User Selection in Setup.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings
OnBoard LAN OnBoard UAA Audio AGP Aperture Size AGP Data Rate AGP Fast Write Primary Graphics Adapter CPU - NB Link Speed CPU - NB Link Width NB - SB Link Speed NB - SB Width HTTtoPCI Bridge Decode Scheme Gated Clock Function DRAM Voltage North Bridge Voltage South Bridge Voltage [Enabled] [Auto] [64MB] [4X] [Disabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Enable/Disable onboard Audio device.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings
Suspend To RAM Repost Video on STR Resume Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On ACPI HPET Table [Auto] [No] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration
OnBoard IDE Controller OnBoard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode OnBoard SATAII Controller SATAII Operation Mode SATAII Driving Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATAII [Both] [Enabled] [RAID] [Enabled] [IDE] [Normal] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [ATAPI CDROM] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. PRIMARY: enables only the Primary IDE Controller. SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary IDE Controller. BOTH: enables both IDE Controllers. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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. :Hard Disk :MAXTOR 6L080J4 :80.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-6 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select the type of device connected to the system.
Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration
Floppy A Floppy B [1.44 MB 31 2"] [Disabled] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.
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] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.
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.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot H/W Monitor
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 : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : : : : 1.532 V 3.129 V 4.877 V 11.741 V F1 F9 F10 ESC

[Disabled]

Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Removable Drives [1st Floppy Device] [HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08] [CD/DVD: SM-CD-ROM]
Configure Settings during System Boot.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Network Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from network feature.

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

Main Exit Options

BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitro Boot
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults
F10 key can be used for this operation.