M3A-GLAN

User Manual
Version 1.0 Published May 2009 Copyright2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents

1. Introduction... 5
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents... Specifications... Motherboard Layout... I/O Panel... 24 26

2. Installation.. 12

Pre-installation Precautions... 2.1 CPU Installation... 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink.. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM). 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots). 2.5 Jumpers Setup... 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors.. 2.7 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide.. 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation... 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs. 2.10 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide.. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide.. 2.12 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
With RAID Functions... 26 2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions... 26 2.12.2 Installing Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions... 27 2.13 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions.. 28 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions... 28 2.13.2 Installing Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions... 29 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology... 30
SETUP 3. BIOS S ETUP UTILITY... 31
3.1 Introduction... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys... Main Screen... Smart Screen... Advanced Screen... 3.4.1 CPU Configuration... 3.4.2 Memory Configuration.. 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration... 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration.. 3.4.5 IDE Configuration.. 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration.. 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration.. 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration... 3.4.9 USB Configuration... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen.. Boot Screen... 3.6.1 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... 53 53

3.2 3.3 3.4

3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 4.1 4.2
4. Software Support... 53

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock M3A-GLAN 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-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of 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
ackage P ack age Contents
1 x ASRock M3A-GLAN Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A-GLAN Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A-GLAN Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield

Specifications

- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports AMDs Cool n QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM Chipset - Southbridge: AMD SB600 - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots - 3 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH Windows VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector

2. Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

3. 4. 5.

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 uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 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.

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 Small Triangle
STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle
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 10, No. 31). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) 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 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_2; Yellow slots; see p.10 No.5) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.6), 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 Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) Populated Populated Populated Populated DDRII_3 (Orange Slot) Populated Populated DDRII_4 (Orange Slot) Populated Populated

(1) (2) (3)*

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 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 yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. 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 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_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory 4. 5. Technology. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. If you adopt DDRmemory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDRII_3 and DDRII_4 slots.

Installing a DIMM

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

Step 1. Step 2.

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

notch break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3.

Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover.
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6.

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_PW1

(see p.10, No. 1)

Setting

1_2 2_3

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

USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR
Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1) (see p.10 No. 30)

IRTX +5V DUMMY

This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

GND IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors
(4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.10 No. 29)

CD-L GND GND CD-R

This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 22)
GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET
OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L
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 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. G. To activate the front mic. For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select Front Mic as default record device. If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in Front Mic of Playback portion. For Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record device.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 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.10 No. 19)

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6. SAMSUNG
If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4. HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA features. Please visit HITACHIs website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not be the same. Please visit the vendors website for the updates.
AT (SAT AT (SAT Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts AMD SB600 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.
If you plan to use RAID 0 or RAID 1 function, you need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 10 function, you need to install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks.
Functions SAT SAT 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs
This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. AMD SB600 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides usability enhancements such as Hot Plug. NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called Hot Plug for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.
What is Hot Swap Function?
If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.
Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.
2.11 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
2.12 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the SATA Operation Mode option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. Insert the ASRock 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 CDROM as the boot device. C. When you see the message on the screen, Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?, press <Y>. D. Then you will see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key to start Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key. E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette. STEP 3: Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 4: Install Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of Windows setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the ATITM RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. (Select ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform for Windows XP, or ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controllerx64 platform for Windows XP 64-bit.)

TRFC2 Use this to adjust TRFC2 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [75ns], [105ns], [127.5ns], [195ns] and [327.5ns]. The default value is [Auto]. TRFC3 Use this to adjust TRFC3 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [75ns], [105ns], [127.5ns], [195ns] and [327.5ns]. The default value is [Auto]. MA Timing Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA Addr/Cmd Setup Time Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Setup Time feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CS/ODT Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Fine Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CS/ODT Setup Time Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Setup Time feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHB Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB Addr/Cmd Setup Time Use this to adjust values for CHB Addr/Cmd Setup Time feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB CS/ODT Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Fine Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB CS/ODT Setup Time Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Setup Time feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CKE Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA CKE Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CS/ODT Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto].
CHA ADDR/CMD Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CLK Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA DATA Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA DQS Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA Processor ODT Use this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options: [Auto], [300 ohms], [150 ohms] and [75 ohms]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB CKE Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHB CKE Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB CS/ODT Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHB CS/ODT Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB ADDR/CMD Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR/CMD Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB CLK Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB DATA Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHB DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB DQS Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHB DQS Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB Processor ODT Use this to adjust values for CHB Processor ODT. Configuration options: [Auto], [300 ohms], [150 ohms] and [75 ohms]. The default value is [Auto].

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]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows VistaTM certification.

3.4.5 IDE Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration
Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [IDE] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Options Disabled Enabled
Onboard SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard SATA Controller feature. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [AHCI], [RAID] and [IDE]. IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will use the IDE1 Master as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of IDE1 Slave as well.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 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] [Disabled]
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.

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 Smart BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives [1st Floppy Device] [CD/DVD:PS-LITE-ON] [SATA:3M-HDS728080P]
Configure Settings during System Boot.
3. 6. 1 Boot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from network feature.
Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

3.7 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
Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

3. 8 Exit Screen

Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Would you like to save current setting user defaults ? Save 1st User Defaults Load 1st User Defaults Save 2nd User Defaults Load 2nd User Defaults Save 3rd User Defaults Load 3rd User Defaults
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. Would you like to save current setting user defaults? In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.
Support 4. Sof tware Suppor t
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. 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.