A330ION User Manual
Version 1.0 Published November 2009 Copyright2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

Contents

1 Introduction... 5
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents... Specifications... Motherboard Layout.. I/O Panel... 10 11

2 Installation.. 13

2.1 Screw Holes... 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions.. 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).. 14 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot).. 15 2.5 Surround Display Feature.. 16 2.6 Jumpers Setup.. 16 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors.. 17 2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide.. 20 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide.. 21 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation... 22 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs.... 22 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide... 23 2.13 Driver Installation Guide.. 25 2.14 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions.. 25 2.14.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions... 25 2.14.2 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions. 25 2.15 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions... 26 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology.. 27
SETUP 3 BIOS S ETUP UTILITY.. 28
3.1 Introduction... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar.. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys... 3.2 Main Screen.. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen.. 3.4 Advanced Screen.. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration.. 33

3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

CAUTION!

1. 2. 3. About the setting of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page 33. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read Untied Overclocking Technology on page 27 for details. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows OS. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel website for the latest information. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 11 for 7. proper connection. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide on page 21 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector 8. 9. directly. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

4. 5. 6.

11. The software name itself OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 13. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intels suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

17.0cm (6.7 in)

PS2 Keyboard USB USB

PS2_USB_PWR1

CHA_FAN1

DVI_CON1

CMOS Battery

CLRCMOS1

CPU_FAN1

Dual Channel DDR3 1066

FSB800

DDR3_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

USB8_9

RJ-45 LAN

USB USB

Gigabit LAN

LAN PHY

Super IO

A330ION

CHA_FAN2
Powered eSATAII/USB Powered eSATAII/USB

USB6_7

8Mb BIOS
DDR3_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

HDMI_SPDIF1

HD_AUDIO1

SATAII_2 SATAII_4

Top: CTR BASS
Center: REAR SPK Center: FRONT

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

AUDIO CODEC

PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) CPU Heatsink CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Chipset Heatsink Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_1, DDR3_2; Blue) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) Infrared Module Header (IR1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) COM Port Header (COM1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) Chipset Fan USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) BIOS SPI Chip USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
Bottom: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN

PANEL 1

Top: LINE IN
EuP Ready PCI Express 2.0

SATAII_1

SATAII_3

SPEAKER1

I/O Panel

** *** 14

USB 2.0 Ports VGA/D-Sub Port LAN RJ-45 Port Central / Bass (Orange) Rear Speaker (Black) Optical SPDIF Out Port Line In (Light Blue)
Front Speaker (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors USB 2.0 Ports HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED Status Description Status SPEED LED Description

ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED

Off Blinking On
No Link Data Activity Link

Off Orange Green

10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

** 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) V V V V -V V V Central / Bass (No. 4) --V V Line In (No. 7) ---V
*** Powered eSATAII function is not supported in IDE mode.
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find VIA HD Audio Deck tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon , and click Speaker. Then you are allowed to
select 2 Channel, 4 Channel, 6 Channel or 8 Channel. Click Power to save your change. For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon , and click Advanced Options on the left side on the bottom. In Advanced Options screen, select Independent Headphone, and click OK to save your change.

Chapter 2 Installation

A330ION is a Mini-IXT form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

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

Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6.
2.5 Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:.\ Surround Display Information

2.6 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is Short. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is Open. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are Short when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 1_2 2_3
Description Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.10 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or USB wake up events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.10 No. 6)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Serial ATAII Connectors

(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 15) (SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 16) (SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 14) (SATAII_4: see p.10, No. 10)

SATAII_2

SATAII_4
These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII 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 the motherboard.
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 24)
USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY

GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR

Besides four 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.
(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.10 No. 22)
USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1) (see p.10 No. 12)

IRTX +5V DUMMY

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

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10 No. 19)
GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET
This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.
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].

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 11)

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. 13)

SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connectors

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 2)

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.10 No. 9)

CPU Fan Connector

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4)
Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 8)
Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

Serial port Header

(9-pin COM1) (see p.10 No.18)
RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1
This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.10 No. 20)

GND SPDIFOUT +5V

HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. C. white end (3-pin)

SPDIFOUT GND blue black

HDMI_SPDIF Cable

(Optional) C B A

A. black end
+5V SPDIFOUT GND blue black

B. white end (2-pin)

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
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. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10, No. 20) 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 19. 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.

AT (SAT AT (SAT Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts NVIDIA MCP7A-ION chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID 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.
Functions SAT SAT 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs
This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA MCP7A-ION chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. 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 RAID1 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. For Powered eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported in RAID / AHCI mode only.
SAT SAT Feature 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide
This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID / AHCI mode. Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

SATA 7-pin connector

The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA / SATAII HDD
1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:
1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or data loss.
How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.
Step 1 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboards SATAII connector.
SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White)
Step 3 Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.
Step 4 Connect SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII HDD.
How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.
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.
2.13 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.
2.14 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

NOTE. If you install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set up SATA Operation Mode to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide
Technology 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. 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 buse is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the Main OC Tweaker Advanced Boot screen has a menu bar with the following selections: To set up the system time/date information To set up overclocking features To set up the advanced BIOS features To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the security features Chipset To set up the chipset features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) / / + / <Enter> <F1> <F9> <F10> <ESC> Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items To bring up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

Onboard GPU Clock This allows you to adjust Onboard GPU Clock feature. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auo]. VCORE Voltage Use this to select VCORE Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.113V] to [1.232V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto]. VCCM(DRAM) Voltage Use this to select VCCM(DRAM) Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.366V] to [1.978V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto]. Chipset Core Voltage Use this to select chipset core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.004V] to [1.173V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto]. 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.

3.4 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, SATA Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor

Advanced Settings

WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration SATA Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Good Night LED [Disabled]

Options for CPU

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. Good Night LED Use this to adjust Good Night LED function. Enable this option to turn off power LED, LAN LED and SATA LED after power on the system.

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration
Ratio Actual Value CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology 12 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter to enable or disable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

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 system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Load Load Load BIOS Defaults Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Performance Setup AHCI Mode Performance Setup RAID Mode
Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Save configuration changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Discard changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Discard changes? Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode This performance setup AHCI mode may not be compatible with all system configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F3 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance Setup RAID Mode This performance setup RAID mode may not be compatible with all system configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F4 key can be used for this operation.

Software Support Chapter 4 Sof tware Suppor t
4. 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 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 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.

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Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
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ASRock A330ION Motherboard

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Motherboard Layout
PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) CPU Heatsink CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Chipset Heatsink Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_1, DDR3_2; Blue) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) Infrared Module Header (IR1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) COM Port Header (COM1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) Chipset Fan USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) BIOS SPI Chip USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

Panel I/O Panel

USB 2.0 Ports VGA/D-Sub Port LAN RJ-45 Port Central / Bass (Orange) Rear Speaker (Black) Optical SPDIF Out Port Line In (Light Blue)

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Front Speaker (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors USB 2.0 Ports HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED Status Description Status SPEED LED Description

ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED

Off Blinking On
No Link Data Activity Link

Off Orange Green

10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

** 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. 4) --V V Line In (No. 7) ---V
*** Powered eSATAII function is not supported in IDE mode.
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find VIA HD Audio Deck tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon , and click Speaker. Then you are allowed to select 2 Channel, 4 Channel, 6 Channel or 8 Channel. Click Power to save your change. For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon , and click Advanced Options on the left side on the bottom. In Advanced Options screen, select Independent Headphone, and click OK to save your change.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock A330ION 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

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock A330ION Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) One Bundled Intel Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 ASRock A330ION Quick Installation Guide ASRock A330ION Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield

Specifications

- Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Intel Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 (1.6 GHz) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports EM64T - NVIDIA MCP7A-ION - Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports DDR3 1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot - Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series - DX10 VGA, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz - Supports HDCP function - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA VT2020 Audio Codec) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY RTL8211CL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) ASRock A330ION Motherboard

Platform

Chipset Memory

Expansion Slot Graphics

Audio LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Connector

BIOS Feature

Support CD

Unique Feature

Hardware Monitor

OS Certifications

- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Plug and Play - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Microsoft Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant - FCC, CE, WHQL - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14)

* 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 thirdparty 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.

CAUTION!

1. 2. 3. About the setting of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page 33 of User Manual in the support CD. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read Untied Overclocking Technology on page 20 for details. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 11 for proper installation. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows OS.
The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel website for the latest information. 6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection. 7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide on page 21 of User Manual in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

11. The software name itself OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 13. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intels suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

2. Installation

A330ION is a Mini-IXT form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

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

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
A330ION motherboard provides 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 two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. 2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Installing a DIMM

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

Step 1. Step 2.

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3.

Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)
There is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. In this situation, please adjust the BIOS option Share Memory to enable the onboard VGA, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.
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.
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2.5 Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:.\ Surround Display Information

2.6 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is Short. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is Open. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are Short when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1
Description Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 No. 1) +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. Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 6)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Serial ATAII Connectors

(SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 15) (SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 16) (SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 10)

SATAII_2

SATAII_4

SATAII_1

SATAII_3
These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII 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 the motherboard. Besides four 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.

Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 24)
(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 22)

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1) (see p.2 No. 12)
This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
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Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 19)
This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.
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].

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 11)
This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 13)
Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connectors

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2)
Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 9)

CPU Fan Connector

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4)
Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 8)
Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

Serial port Header

(9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No.18)
This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2 No. 20)
HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. C. white end (3-pin)

HDMI_SPDIF Cable

A. black end

B. white end (2-pin)

AT (SAT AT (SAT Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts NVIDIA MCP7A-ION chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID 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.
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 in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA MCP7A-ION chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. 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 RAID1 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. For Powered eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported in RAID / AHCI mode only.
2.10 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.
2.11 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.11.1

Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
AHCI mode is not supported under Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs in IDE Mode STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option SATA Operation Mode to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.11.2

Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs in AHCI Mode STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option SATA Operation Mode to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs in IDE Mode STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option SATA Operation Mode to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
2.12 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
RAID mode is not supported under Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS.
NOTE. If you install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set up SATA Operation Mode to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the SATA Operation Mode option to [RAID]. STEP 2: 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 3: Install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Insert the Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / 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 NVIDIA RAID drivers. NVIDIA RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:. \ I386 (For Windows 7 / VistaTM OS). \ AMD64 (For Windows 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit OS) After that, please insert Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.
Technology 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. 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 buse is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 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.
Software Support 4. Sof tware Suppor t CD information
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 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 CDROM 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 doubleclick 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 A330ION 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.