User Manual

Version 1.0 Published April 2003 Copyright2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents

1 Introduction... 4
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Package Contents.. Specifications... Motherboard Layout... ASRock I/OT M... Screw Holes... Pre-installation Precautions.. CPU Installation... Installation of CPU fan and Heatsink.. Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).. Expansion Slots... Jumpers Setup... Connectors.... 28

2 Installation... 9

3 BIOS Setup... 16
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility... 3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu.. 3.3 Legend Bar.... 3.4 Standard CMOS Setup... 3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup.. 3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup.. 3.7 Power Management Setup... 3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup.. 3.9 Peripheral Setup... 3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup... 3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password.. 3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings.. 3.13 Save Settings and Exit... 3.14 Exit Without Saving... 4.1 Installing Operating System.. 4.2 Support CD Information... 4.2.1 Running The Support CD... 4.2.2 Drivers Menu... 4.2.3 Utilities Menu... 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program. 4.2.5 Contact Information...

4 Software Support.. 28

Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock M266A 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. Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and Support CD information. 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock M266A motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) ASRock M266A Quick Setup Guide ASRock M266A Support CD 1 Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 Cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable) 1 ASRock I/O shield 1 COM port bracket 1 MR card (optional)

1.2 Specifications

Platform: CPU: Chipsets: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron processor
North Bridge: VIA P4M266A, FSB@533 MHz; South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133 Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz Memory: 2 slots for DDR: DDR1 and DDR2 (PC1600/ PC2100), Max. 2GB; 2 slots for SDR: SDR1 and SDR2 (PC100/ PC133), Max. 2GB IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; Can connect up to 4 IDE devices Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive Audio: 2 channels AC97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP); Chassis temperature sensing; CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1); Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore; CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3V/1.5V, 4X/2X/1X AGP card AMR slot: 1 slot, supports AMR modem card (optional) USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and a set of header for two additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 2) ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port; 1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports; 1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support; Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + 1 Game port AMI BIOS; Supports Plug and Play; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users reference, see CAUTION 3) Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 2. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft official document at http://www.microsoft.com/HWDEV/BUS/usb/USB2support.asp 3. Although M266A offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of M266A is set to perform over clocking, other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6 in)

CPU_FAN1

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

mPGA478B

SDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 168-pin module)
SDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 168-pin module)

ATX PWR1

LAN PHY

GAME AUDIO1 GAME AUDIO1

Line out

Chipset

Line Line in In

Mic Mic in In

AUDIO1

AUDIO CODEC

PCI 1 PCI 2

VIA South Bridge

SPEAKER1

CLRCMOS1

Super I/O
Accelerated Graphics Port

CMOS Battery

CHA_FAN1

2MB BIOS AMR1

USB45 IR1

PS2_USB_PWR1

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

HDLED RST

FLOPPY1

ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) CPU socket CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) North Bridge controller 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR1- 2, blue) 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1- 2, black) Primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black) Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) Flash Memory System panel connector (PANEL1) USB header (USB45, blue) Infrared module connector (IR1)
Speaker connector (SPEAKER 1) South Bridge controller Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1: solder points) PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) AUDIO CODEC Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) LAN PHY PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper Internal audio connector: AUX1 (white) Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) Serial port connector (COM1) AMR slot (AMR1) AGP slot (Accelerated Graphics Port)

1.4 ASRock I/O TM

Parallel port RJ-45 port Game port Microphone (Pink) Line In (Light Blue)
Line Out (Lime) USB 2.0 ports VGA port PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) PS/2 mouse port (Green)

Chapter 2 Installation

M266A is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
1. 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. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 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. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. Whenever you remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

2.3 CPU Installation

Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 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.

Step 1

Step 2, 3

Step 4

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat transfer. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink.
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) has 168 pinsand DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMM has 184 pins. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

168-pin RAM

184-pin RAM
The 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slot (black) and 184-pin DDR DIMM slot (blue) can be easily distinguished by the fool-proof design. Please do not use both 168-pin SDRAM DIMM and 184-pin DDR DIMM at the same time. To optimize the compatibility, it is not recommended to use two different models of the DIMMs at the same time. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on M266A motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an AMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card. 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.

2.7 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.7 item 22)

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.

+5V +5VSB

Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1

(see p.7 item 17)

solder points Note: These solder points allow you to clear the data in the CMOS. The data in the CMOS includes system setup information such as the system password, date, time, and the system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to the default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then short the solder points for more than 3 seconds by using metal material, e.g., a paper clip. Please remember to remove the paper clip after clearing the CMOS.

2.7 Connectors

Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. Connector FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.7 item 10)

Pin1 FLOPPY1

Red marking

Figure

Description
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1 Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.7 item 7)
Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE2, see p.7 item 8)
connect the black end to the IDE devices
connect the blue end to the motherboard 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable
Note: 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). USB 2.0 header
(9-pin USB45) (see p.7 item 13)
ASRock I/OTM provides you 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. If the rear USB ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
Infrared module connector
(5-pin IR1) (see p.7 item 14)
Internal audio connectors
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) (CD1: see p.7 item 24) (AUX1: see p.7 item 23) AUX1 CD1
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.
Front panel audio connector
(9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.7 item 20)

System panel connector

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7 item 12)
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
External speaker connector
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.7 item 15)
This connector allows you to attach to an external speaker. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. Connect an ATX power supply to the connector.

Chassis fan connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7 item 9)

CPU fan connector

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7 item 3)

ATX power connector

(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7 item 1)

Serial port connector

(9-pin COM1) (see p.7 item 25)
This connector supports a serial port module.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility
This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. 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 after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer ence purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup utility, the following screen appears:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a M266A BIOS P1.0 Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Power Management Setup PCI / Plug and Play Setup Peripheral Setup Hardware Monitor Setup Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Save Savings and Exit Exit Without Saving
F1: Help Esc: Exit : Select Item : Select Menu +/-: Change Values Enter: Select Sub-Menu F9: Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit
Set Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.
The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. The highlighted item is currently selected. Use arrow keys to move the highlight bar to select items, then press <Enter> to make configuration for a specific item.

3.3 Legend Bar

At the bottom of all the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions: Navigation Key(s) <F1> <ESC> / / + / <Enter> <F9> <F10> Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu Moves cursor up or down between fields Selects menu to the left or right Increases or decreases values Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to the default value Saves changes and exits Setup

3.4 Standard CMOS Setup

This menu lists out the basic information about your system.
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Standard CMOS Setup

System Date System Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Cache Size Microcode Update Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 SDR1 SDR2

Setup Help

Apr Thu 20:07:40
Month: Jan - Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099
M266A BIOS P1.00 Pentium (R) 4 Family CPU 2400 MHz 512 KB F24 / 0F 224 MB + 32 MB Share Memory 256 MB / 266 MHz None None None
F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu
F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
System Date [Month/Day/Year] Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: [Jan to Dec], Day: [1 to 31], Year: [1980 to 2099). Use keys to move between the Month, Day and Year fields. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Set the system to the time that you specify. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute and Second fields. Floppy Drives Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.
IDE Devices Use this to configure IDE devices. There are two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) available in your system, and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel. Highlight Primary IDE Master then press <Enter> to display the submenu:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Primary IDE Master: [ Setup Help ]
Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA Mode Block Mode Fast Programmed I/O Modes 32 Bit Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode
Select how to set the parameters of drive, Or Select [AUTO] to set all HDD parameters automatically.

Off Off Auto Off Auto

TYPE It allows user to select the type of the IDE Drive. Below are the configuration options. After making your selections on this sub-menu, press <ESC> key to return to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk drive field will display the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. [USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the drive. Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If autodetection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the auto-detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters.
After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format 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. Cylinders This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Heads This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct values. Write Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Sectors This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Maximum Capacity This field shows the drives maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. LBA Mode This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the LBA mode. Block Mode Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. Fast Programmed I/O Modes This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. 32 Bit Transfer Mode It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. Ultra DMA Mode Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.

3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced CMOS Setup
Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Password Check Boot From Network

Boot Device Priority

[ Enabled On No Setup Disabled
<Enter> to enable or disable the quick boot mode.
Quick Boot This mode speeds up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings. Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: If this option is enabled, the screen will show CPU and hardware information during Power-On-Self-Test (POST) routine. Boot Up Num-Lock This automatically activates the Numeric Lock function after boot up. Boot to OS/2 This enables boot up to OS/2 operating system. P assword Check Select the check point for Password Check. Configuration options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the Password Check is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the Password Check is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. Boot Device Priority Use this to select the priority and order of the devices that your system searches for an operating system at start-up time.
3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Setup
Spread Spectrum CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency CPU Ratio Selection SDRAM Frequency
AGP Mode AGP Aperture Size OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size CPU Read DRAM Fast Ready Read Around Write CPU R/W DRAM 0WS PCI Delay Transaction USB Controller USB Device Legacy Support
Disabled Auto 133MHz Locked 266MHz 4x 64MB None Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled En abled Disabled
<Enter> to enable or disable the feature of spread spectrum.
Spread Spectrum This field should always set to be Disabled for better system stability. CPU Host Frequency This allows you to set the front side bus frequency for the installed processor. [Auto] The motherboard detects the jumper setup and sets the CPU host frequency automatically. [Manual] This allows user to set CPU host frequency manually. However, this is not recommended unless user thoroughly knows the feature. Wrong setup may cause problems during operation. CPU Ratio Selection Use this to set the multiple that times the frontside bus frequency must equal to the core speed of the installed processor. SDRAM Frequency [Auto] The motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically assigns appropriate frequency. [other values] This allows user to select the value as operating frequency. AGP Mode The default is 4X. You may also choose 1X or 2X for older version of VGA cards.
AGP Aperture Size It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this field at the default value unless your AGP card requires other sizes. OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size Use this to set the size of the onchip VGA share memory. Configuration options: [None], [8 MB], [16 MB], [32 MB]. CPU Read DRAM Fast Ready The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability. Read Around Write The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability. CPU R/W DRAM OWS The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability. PCI Delay Transaction Enable PCI Delay Transaction feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. USB Controller Use this to enable or disable the use of USB devices. USB Device Legacy Support Use this to enable or disable support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,. etc.

3.7 Power Management Setup
Suspend To RAM <S3> Repost Video on S3 Resume Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PME# Power On Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute RTC Alarm Second
Disabled Disabled Power Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Every Day 00
Set the power state after an unexpected AC / Power loss.
Suspend to RAM (S3) This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system supports it. Repost Video on S3 Resume This feature allows you to repost video on S3 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 to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PME# Power On Use this to enable or disable PCI PME# to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Keyboard Power On Use this to enable or disable keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. RTC Alarm Power On Use this to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system. If [Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.
3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a PCI / Plug and Play Setup
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary Graphics Adapter

32 PCI

<Enter> to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance.
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) The default is 32. We recommend you to keep the default value unless your PCI expansion cards specifications require other settings. Primary Graphics Adapter Select AGP or PCI as the primary graphics adapter.

3.9 Peripheral Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Peripheral Setup

[ Setup Help ]

OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial Port OnBoard Infrared Port OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard Midi Port Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio
Auto Auto Disabled Auto ECP + EPPl 1.9 Auto Auto Disabled 5 200h Both Enabled Auto
<Enter> to enable or disable the floppy drive controller.

OnBoard FDC Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller. OnBoard Serial Port Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4]. OnBoard Infrared Port This allows you to enable or disable the onboard infrared port feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the infrared module is installed. OnBoard Parallel Port Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278]. Parallel Port Mode Set the operation mode of the parallel port. OnBoard Midi Port Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port. Configuration options: [Disabled], [330], [300], [290], [292]. Midi IRQ Select Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [5], [10], [11]. OnBoard Game Port Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port. Configuration options: [Disabled], [200h], [208h].
OnBoard IDE Select [Primary] or [Secondary] to enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel. Or you may select [Both] to enable both IDE channels. If it is set to [Disabled], it will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both]. OnBoard LAN Enable or disable onboard LAN feature. OnBoard AC97 Audio Enable or disable onboard AC97 audio feature. OnBoard MC97 Modem Enable or disable onboard MC97 modem feature.
3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup
You can select Hardware Monitor Setup to check the status of the hardware on your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Hardware Monitor Setup [ Setup Help ]
CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU FAN Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V
35 C 27 C 3110 RPM 0 RPM 1.72V 3.31V 4.97V 12.16V
3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password
These two options allow you to specify the supervisor / user password. Valid password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination.
3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
When you select this option, it will pop up a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press <Enter> to install the default values. The optimized default setting place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them.
3.13 Save Settings and Exit
Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

3.14 Exit Without Saving

Select this item and press <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving any changes.

Chapter 4 Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
4.2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. 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 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program
ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to install your own PC system step by step. You can find the file through the following path:.\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT To see this demo program, you can run Microsoft Media Player to play the file.
4.2.5 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.

Technical Reference - Q&A
TSD-QA-10 ( Aug. 15th , 2003)
1. Q: I have SiS chipset based motherboard (ex. GE Pro-HT) and ATI ALL-IN-WONDER 9000 Pro AGP card. How can I capture the video correctly? A: If you want to use the capture function of ATI ALL-IN-WONDER 9000 Pro AGP card on GE Pro-HT, please remove the SiS mini IDE driver and try again. 2. Q: The north bridge of my VIA chipset based motherboard M266A is hot, is it normal? A: Yes, it is normal, because the VIA P4M266A chipset is made by older process which may generate more heat. 3. Q: What is Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G)? How do I enable this function? A: It is an ASRock new technology. While the system could not boot up normally at overclocking setting, the safe boot up mode will be issued from B.F.G and provides a BIOS setting interface for parameter reset/correction. You dont need to adjust any setting to enable B.F.G. It is a basic function for ASRock motherboard. 4. Q: Are there any restrictions for the different color of DDR DIMM slots on P4VX4?? A: Please dont worry about it. All DDR DIMM slots are the same no matter what color they are. 5. Q: My motherboard provides FID jumpers. Why I cant change my CPU multiplier even though I already adjust FID jumpers correctly? A: If the multiplier of your CPU is locked by itself, you cant change it even though you set FID jumpers through the motherboard.
6. Q: Im using Intel FSB 400 MHz CPU, why does my DDR 333 only run DDR 266 on P4i45PE? A: For P4i45PE, if youre running FSB 400 MHz CPU, DDR SDRAM only supports 200/266 MHz. If youre running FSB 533 MHz CPU, DDR SDRAM supports 266/333 MHz. If youre running FSB 800 MHz CPU, DDR SDRAM supports 400 MHz. 7. Q: After I shut down the system, my USB mouse is still light on. Why? A: In order to solve this problem, please adjust the PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper to pin 1-2(+5V).