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ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 Motherboard

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Layout Motherboard Layout
PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 775-Pin CPU Socket North Bridge Controller 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel C: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port4), Red) SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange)
USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) South Bridge Controller SPI BIOS Chip WiFi Header (WiFi) DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header (IR1) Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3) AGI Express Slot (AGI_EXPRESS1) FSB1 Jumper FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) SLI / XFIRE Power Connector ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) eSATAII Connector (eSATAII)

ASRock 8CH_eSA ASRock 8CH_eS ATAII I/O Plus
PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Side Speaker (Gray) Rear Speaker (Black) Central / Bass (Orange) Line In (Light Blue)
Front Speaker (Lime) Microphone (Pink) USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) eSATAII Port COM Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speakers plug into Front Speaker Jack.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker (No. 8) (No. 5) 2 V -4 V V 6 V V 8 V V Central / Bass (No. 6) --V V Side Speaker (No. 4) ---V
* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
ok. Choose 2CH, 4CH, 6CH, or 8CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output to use front panel audio.
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find Mixer tool on your system. Please select Mixer ToolBox , click Enable playback multi-streaming, and click

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 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 If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
Pack ackage 1.1 Pack age Contents
ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus I/O Panel Shield

Specifications

- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - LGA 775 for Intel CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium Dual Core / Celeron, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel P35/G33 - Southbridge: Intel ICH9 - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots (green) - Support DDR3 1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Max. capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 6) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots (yellow and orange) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports ATITM CrossFireTM - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) - 3 x PCI slots - 7.1 CH Windows VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port

Platform CPU

Chipset Memory

Expansion Slot

Audio LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Connector

BIOS Feature

Support CD Unique Feature

Hardware Monitor

OS Certifications
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII connector) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 11) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Plug and Play - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore - Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15) - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

Requirement Table Windows Minimum Hardware R equirement Table for W indows Vista TM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU Memory VGA

Celeron 420 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX10 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)
* After June 1, 2008, all Windows VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows VistaTM Premium 2008 logo.

2. Installation

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

2. 1 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.
775-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.

black line

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

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to assist in removal.
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1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.
Step 4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2.

Step 3. Step 4.
Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Step 6.

Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.
2.3 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.6), identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 No.7), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel C (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Green slots; see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

2 memory modules 2 memory modules 2 memory modules 2 memory modules 4 memory modules 4 memory modules
DDRII_1 (Yellow Slot) SS DS X X SS DS
DDRII_2 (Orange Slot) X X SS DS SS DS
DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) SS X DS X X SS X DS SS SS DS DS
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DDR3_A1 (Green Slot) 2 memory modules SS 2 memory modules DS DDR3_B1 (Green Slot) SS DS
If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4). If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory module is installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this motherboard at the same time.

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, PCI Express, and AGI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 PCI Express slot, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4): AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express expansion cards.
If you plan to install only one PCI Express card on this motherboard, please install it on PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot).
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 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.

Step 2. Step 3. Step 4.

2.5 CrossFire TM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM
enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates.
What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM?
A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireTM Ready cards. This applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for CrossFireTM VGA card support list according to the OS you install. For Windows XP Vendor Chipset ATI Radeon HD2900XT Radeon HD 2600XT Radeon HD 2600PRO Radeon X1950XTX Radeon X1950PRO For Windows Vista Vendor Chipset ATI Radeon HD2900XT Radeon HD 2600XT Radeon HD 2600PRO Radeon X1950XTX Radeon X1950PRO Radeon X1600PRO Radeon X1300 PRO
Model Driver MSI RX2900XT-VT2D512E Catalyst 7.11 Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 7.9 MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 7.9 GeCube RX1950XTX Catalyst 7.11 Gecube Radeon X1950Pro 256MB Catalyst 7.11
Model Driver MSI RX2900XT-VT2D512E Catalyst 7.11 Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 7.9 MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 7.9 GeCube RX1950XTX Catalyst 7.11 Gecube Radeon X1950Pro 256MB Catalyst 7.11 MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3 MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E Catalyst 7.3
1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireTM. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform. 2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireTM mode.
Enjoy the benefit of CrossFire TM
Different CrossFireTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card. For other CrossFire TM cards that ATI TM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1.

Connect to the system power supply. Please connect a hard disk power connector to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard.
It is recommended to use 500-Watt power supply or greater to perform the benefit of CrossFireTM feature.
Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE1 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section Expansion Slots.
Install the other Radeon graphics card to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section Expansion Slots.

Step 4.

Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFireTM Bridge on CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFireTM Bridge

Step 5.
Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

Step 6. Step 7.

Power on your computer and boot into OS. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 8.

Install the required drivers to your system. For Windows XP OS: A. ATITM recommends Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. You must have Microsoft.NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for details. For Windows VistaTM OS:
Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details. Step 9. Restart your computer. Step 10. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find ATI Catalyst Control Center on your Windows taskbar.

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eSATAII Connector
(eSATAII: see p.2, No. 36)

eSATAII

This eSATAII connector supports SATA data cable for external SATAII function. The current eSATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. You can also use the SATA data cable to connect SATAII_6 (Port5) connector and eSATAII connector. 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 four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable
connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 20)
(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 28)
(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 19)

WiFi Header

(11-pin WIFI) (see p.2 No. 23)
This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for ASRock DeskExpress.
DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
(5-pin IR1) (see p.2 No. 24)
Internal Audio Connectors
(4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2 No. 28)
This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 27)
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use AC97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L. C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You dont need to connect them for AC97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click Audio I/O, select Connector Settings , choose Disable front panel jack detection, and save the change by clicking OK. For Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right-top Folder icon , choose Disable front panel jack detection, and save the change by clicking OK.

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/ LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 15. Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 2, No. 26) on the motherboard.
Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 26. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.
Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end (2-pin) (B)

white end (3-pin) (C)
Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection procedures. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.
Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for connector usage in advance.
eSAT 2.10 eSATAII Inter face Introduction
What is eSATAII? This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the convenient mobility like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to exchange drives easily. For example, with eSATAII interface, you may simply plug your eSATAII hard disk to the eSATAII ports instead of opening your chassis to exchange your SATAII hard disk. Currently, on the market, the data transfer rate of USB 2.0 is up to 480Mb/s, and for IEEE 1394 is up to 400Mb/s. However, eSATAII provides the data transfer rate up to 3000Mb/s, which is much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of Hot Plug feature. Therefore, on the basis of the advantageous transfer speed and the facilitating mobile capability, in the near future, eSATAII will replace USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 to be a trend for external interface.

1. Since Windows 2000 AHCI driver is not provided by the chipset vendor, AHCI function is not supported under Windows 2000. 2. The AHCI driver in our support CD is non-logo.

2.15.1

Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without Functions W ithout RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set SATAII Configuration to [Enhanced], and then in the option Configure SATAII as, please set the option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. Insert the Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. When you see the message on the screen, Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?, press <Y>. D. Then you will see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive. WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! Start to format and copy files [YN]? Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>. E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette.
STEP 3: Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. (Windows 2000 is not supported.) After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you can start to install Windows XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a thirdparty AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the Intel AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. You may select: "Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP)" for Windows XP or "Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop - Windows XP64)" for Windows XP 64bit. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set SATAII Configuration to [Enhanced], and then in the option Configure SATAII as, please set the option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.15.2

Installing Windows Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without Functions W ithout RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set SATAII Configuration to [Enhanced], and then in the option Configure SATAII as, please set the option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Insert the Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see Where do you want to install Windows? page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the Load Driver button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel AHCI drivers. Intel AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:. \ I386 (For Windows VistaTM OS). \ AMD64 (For Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS) After that, please insert Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set SATAII Configuration to [Enhanced], and then in the option Configure SATAII as, please set the option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. After setting up BIOS, you can start to install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system.
Technology 2. Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter Overclock Mode option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

3. BIOS Information

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

1. Einfhrung

Wir danken Ihnen fr den Kauf des ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35 Motherboard, ein zuverlssiges Produkt, welches unter den stndigen, strengen Qualittskontrollen von ASRock gefertigt wurde. Es bietet Ihnen exzellente Leistung und robustes Design, gem der Verpflichtung von ASRock zu Qualitt und Halbarkeit. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung fhrt in das Motherboard und die schrittweise Installation ein. Details ber das Motherboard finden Sie in der Bedienungsanleitung auf der Support-CD.