I/O Panel

1 *6 ** 7
PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) Side Speaker (Gray) Rear Speaker (Black) Central / Bass (Orange) Line In (Light Blue) Front Speaker (Lime)
Microphone (Pink) USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) Optical SPDIF Out Port Coaxial SPDIF Out 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 No Activity Blinking Data Activity

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. 7) (No. 4) V V V V -V V V Central / Bass (No. 5) --V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V
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 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. If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

2. Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 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. 35). 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 (Yellow Slot) Populated Populated DDRII_2 (Yellow Slot) Populated Populated DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) Populated Populated 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. Technology. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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 4 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 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) 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.

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.10 No. 25)

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)

2.7 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 17. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10, No. 25) 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 22. 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.

Step 2.

Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end (2-pin) (B)

white end (3-pin) (C)
Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for connector usage in advance.

Step 5.

Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection procedures. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.
SAT SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode. Western Digital
If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6. SAMSUNG
If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4. HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA features. Please visit HITACHIs website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
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 NVIDIA nForce 720D 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.

2.14 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / With Functions Vista TM 64-bit W ith RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
2.14.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your 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 [IDE]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.13.1 step 2 on page 28. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. Please follow step 1 to set up the BIOS option SATA Operation Mode to [RAID]. STEP 4: 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 5: Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 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 NVIDIA RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the drivers will be presented. Select the drivers to install. The drivers are as below:
A. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)
Please select A and B for Windows XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two RAID drivers needed for RAID mode, you have to select them separately. Please specify the first RAID driver and then specify again for the second one.)
NOTE. If you install Windows XP / Windows XP 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 part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:. \ RAID Installation Guide
2.14.2 Installing Windows Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit on your 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: 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 VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Insert the Windows VistaTM / Windows VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM / Windows 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: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.). \ I386 \ Vista (For Windows VistaTM OS). \ AMD64 \ Vista64 (For Windows VistaTM 64-bit OS)

3. 1. 2 Navigation Keys

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

Main Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security

System Overview
System Time System Date BIOS Version Processor Type [17:00:09] [Wed 04/29/2009]
Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
: K10N78D P1.0 : AMD Phenom (tm) 8650 Triple-Core Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2300MHz Microcode Update : 100F23/1000095 : 384KB L1 Cache Size : 1536KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 : 2048MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/333MHz (DDR2 667) : None : None : None

+Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date.

3.3 Smart Screen

In the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot

Advanced

Smart Settings
Save Changes and Exit Load Load Load Load Load BIOS Defaults Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Performance Setup AHCI Mode Performance Setup RAID Mode Power Saving Setup Default
Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
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. 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. Load Power Saving Setup Default Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation. 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

Secure Virtual Machine When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Enhanced Halt State C1E is an enhanced power saving state which is supported by AM2 dual core and AM2+ multi-core processors. The processor will enter C1E power saving state when both of its cores transition into the C1 state. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. L3 Cache Allocation This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability.
Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Voltage Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier CPU Voltage [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] x11.MHz x9.MHZ 1.2500 V [Manual] [x11.MHZ] [1.2500 V] If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on User Selection in Setup.
Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show when Multiplier/Voltage Change is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.
Processor Voltage This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show when Multiplier/Voltage Change is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. NB Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz] and [1000 MHz]. If you adopt Phenom CPU, the configuration options are: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz], [1000 MHz], [1800 MHz], [2000 MHz], [2200 MHz], [2400 MHz] and [2600 MHz]. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. NVIDIA Core Calibration Setting this item to [All Cores] or [Per Core] will enhance the overclocking ability of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [All Cores] and [Per Core]. The default value is [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

3.4.2 Memory Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration
Memory Clock Flexibility Option Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Timing : 5-5-5-15 CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Timing : 5-3-3-5-28 TRTP TRRD TWTR TWR [Auto] [Disabled] [Unganged] [Enabled] [Auto] [XOR of Address bit] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]
Memory Clock This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the standard values as listed: [200 MHz (DDR2 400)], [266 MHz (DDR2 533)], [333 MHz (DDR2 667)] and [400MHz (DDR2 800)]. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one more option: [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]. Flexibility Option The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [Unganged]. Power Down Enable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. Channel Interleaving This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 9]], [Address bits 6] and [Address bits 12]. The default value is [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [7CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto].
TRP Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRAS Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to [18CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2-4 CLK] and [3-5 CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRRD Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWTR Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK] to [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRC Use this to adjust TRC values. Configuration options: [Auto], [11CLK] to [26CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTWB Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [10CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [17CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWRRD Use this to adjust TWRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK] to [4CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWRWR Use this to adjust TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK] to [4CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRDRD Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRFC0 Use this to adjust TRFC0 values. Configuration options: [Auto], [75ns], [105ns], [127.5ns], [195ns] and [327.5ns]. The default value is [Auto]. TRFC1 Use this to adjust TRFC1 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], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. 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], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. 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 IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Options Disabled Enabled
Onboard IDE Controller Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard IDE Controller feature. 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: [IDE], [RAID] and [AHCI].
* If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you install OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not change the setting of this item after OS installation.
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.
[CD/DVD]:This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. PIO Mode Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.
3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings
PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.
3.4.7 Floppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration
Floppy A [1.44 MB 31 2"] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.
3.4.8 Super IO Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset
OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.
OnBoard Floppy Controller Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4], [2E8 / IRQ3].

3.4.9 USB Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration
USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.
USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. The default value is [BIOS Setup Only]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS.

ASRock K10N78D Motherboard

SATAII_6 (PORT 5)

SATAII_5 (PORT 4)

SATAII_4 (PORT 3)

SATAII_3 (PORT 2)

SATAII_2 (PORT 1)

SATAII_1 (PORT 0)