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Vision 3D Series

User Manual

Version 1.0
Published September 2010
Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Vision 3D Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 2 (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 manual or product.
  • Page 3 • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. • Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up the system on a stable surface. •...
  • Page 4 Optical Drive Safety Information Optical drives sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8.2.2 Installation ............23 8.3 CyberLink DVD Suite free bundle (Trial version, including PowerDVD, PowerDirector, etc) ....27 8.4 CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Blu-ray 3D OEM version ..29 8.5 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle (Trial version) ..............30 8.6 THX TruStudio PRO Software free bundle ....31 8.7 ASRock AIWI Utility ............
  • Page 6 9.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......... 43 9.4.3 ACPI Configuration ..........44 9.4.4 Storage Configuration ......... 45 9.4.5 USB Configuration ..........46 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ....47 9.6 Boot Screen ..............47 9.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........48 9.7 Security Screen ............49 9.8 Exit Screen ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the hardware and step-by- step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    For eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported in AHCI mode only. IDE mode does not support Hot Plug function. This USB3.0 port does not support Hot-Plug and legacy function. If you wish to use Hot-Plug USB3.0 device, we suggest you to use it on the front USB3.0 ports.

  • Page 9: 1.3 System Motherboard Components

    1. SATA connector: For HDD SATA data cable 2. SATA connector: For HDD SATA data cable 3. ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5” HDD 4. SATA connector: For ODD SATA data cable 5. SATA power cable connector (+5V/+12V) for second HDD 6.
  • Page 10 NOTE. 1. SATA and Power Connections Connect to ODD SATA & Power Connections Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to HDD Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2. Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    22. Center/LFE (Orange): Center / subwoofer speakers 23. Front L/R Out (Lime): Stereo speakers or headphones 24. Line In (Blue) for 2/4/6 channel; Rear (Blue) for 8 channel 25. LAN (RJ-45) port: Local Area Network 26. USB2.0 ports: USB devices...

  • Page 12: 1.5 System Chassis

    1.5 System Chassis 1.5 System Chassis 1.5 System Chassis 1.5 System Chassis 1.5 System Chassis 27. Headphone 28. Microphone 29. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) 31. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Slot-in Optical Disc Drive...

  • Page 13: 1.6 Remote Controller

    Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the relative hardware equipments. If the hardware equipments you adopt are not compatible with the system, you are not allowed to use these functions. This product is designed to meet MCE standards.

  • Page 14: Opening The Chassis

    Chapter 2 Opening the chassis Chapter 2 Opening the chassis 1. Press the button on the rear I/O to open the top side of the chassis. 2. After the chassis is opened, you will see the top shield inside the chassis.

  • Page 15: Reinstalling The Odd/Hdd

    Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 1. After you remove the top shield, you will see the ODD/HDD bracket. 2. Disconnect the ODD/HDD SATA power cable, and take out the ODD/HDD bracket.

  • Page 16: Reinstalling The Dimms

    Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs Chapter 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward to change the DIMM.

  • Page 17: Reinstalling The Cpu

    Chapter 5 Reinstalling the CPU Chapter 5 Reinstalling the CPU 1. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan. 2. Unscrew the screws on the corner of the CPU socket. 3. Now you can reinstall a new CPU to the system.

  • Page 18: Reinstalling The Mxm Card

    Chapter 6 Reinstalling the MXM card 1. Unscrew the screws of the heatpipe on the MXM card. 2. Use your fingers to pull the outer side of the heatpipe upward. 3. Finally you can take out the heatpipe and change a new MXM card.

  • Page 19: Driver Installation

    Chapter 7 Driver Installation Chapter 7 Driver Installation 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.

  • Page 20: Utility Memu

    Introduction Introduction Instant Boot, a user-friendly tool that allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for your system *. It is applicable to Windows ®...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Instant Boot setup page. a. Click “Next” to continue. b. Select destination location. You may choose a different folder if you need, and click “Next”. c. Select the start menu folder. You may choose a different folder if you need, and click “Next”.
  • Page 22 “Disable Instant Boot”. After that, please click “Apply” to save the change. Please notice that you need to keep AC power on if you select “Fast Mode”. F. When you want to shut down the computer, please simply select “Shut ®...

  • Page 23: Asrock Oc Tuner

    H. Next time when you turn on your system, you can enjoy the benefit of Instant Boot. ASRock OC T ock OC T ock OC T ock OC Tuner ock OC T uner uner uner uner 8.2.1 8.2.1 8.2.1 Introduction 8.2.1...
  • Page 24 Select destination location. You may choose a different folder if you need, and click “Next”. c. Select the start menu folder. You may choose a different folder if you need, and click “Next”. d. Click “Install” to begin installing ASRock OC Tuner driver.
  • Page 25 Auto apply when program starts If you check this button, it will save your settings when you close OC Tuner window. And next time when you run OC Tuner, it will start with the settings you made. If you do not check this button, next time when you run OC tuner, it will start with the default settings.
  • Page 26 Under the CPU Quiet Fan chapter, the Chassis Fan Speed will show the default settings of your system. You are able to adjust the setting too by clicking the “Up/Down” arrows and confirm by “Go” afterward.

  • Page 27: Cyberlink Dvd Suite Free Bundle

    DVDs and high-definition Discs on the PC. * The bundled PowerDVD is PowerDVD 8 DTS trial version, which only supports DVD playback with DTS function. To play back other media such as Blu-ray or Dolby disc, please download PowerDVD 9 trial version from CyberLink website: www.cyberlink.com...
  • Page 28 PowerDirector offers a dual mode editing interface, comprehensive production tools, technologies that save time and maintain your video quality, and a built-in CD/DVD authoring program. It is your total video editing solution!

  • Page 29: Cyberlink Powerdvd 10 Blu-Ray 3D Oem Version

    PowerDVD 10 allows you to enjoy your movies like you're at the center of all the actions. Whether it is 3D movie content, captured home videos, or your digital music files, PowerDVD 10 lets you access them all from the same convenient player software, enhancing your experience in all kinds of new ways.

  • Page 30: Symantec Norton Antivirus Software Free Bundle (Trial Version)

    Protect your PC with Norton Internet Security, the fastest virus, spyware, Internet protection. Norton Internet Security can stop online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots and more, stop attacks before they get on your PC, deliver clear threat and performance explanations, identify unsafe web sites right in your search results, and use intelligence-driven Norton Insight Network for faster, fewer, shorter scans.

  • Page 31: Thx Trustudio Pro Software Free Bundle

    PRO Sof tware free bundle After you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will be a shortcut shown on the desktop. Please double-click this icon to install THX audio driver to your system. Please make sure to connect your system to the internet during installation process.

  • Page 32: Asrock Aiwi Utility

    PC games. All you have to do is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/ iPod touch.

  • Page 33: The Best Apple Charge Companion - Asrock App Charger

    - ASRock APP Charger Fast Charge & Charge Anytime! If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you ¡V ASRock App Charger. Simply installing the App Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before*.

  • Page 34: Etup Utility

    This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS chip on the system stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 35: Navigation Keys

    To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 9.2 Main Screen Main Screen Main Screen Main Screen Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor...

  • Page 36: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. CPU Ratio Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. QPI Frequency Use this option to adjust QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) frequency. Configu- ration options: [Auto], [3.200GT], [3.733GT], [4.266GT] and [4.800GT].
  • Page 37 DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may select [Auto], [400MHz DDR3_800)] or [533MHz DDR3_1066)]. DRAM Timing Control Use this item to control DRAM Timing. BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 38 Use this to select VCCM(DRAM) Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.35V] to [1.64V]. The default value 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.

  • Page 39: Advanced Screen

    ® . 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.

  • Page 40: Cpu Configuration

    [Enabled] v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset.
  • Page 41 Intel (R) C-STATE tech. is achieved by making the power and thermal con- trol unit part of the core logic and not part of the chipset as before. Migration of the power and thermal management flow into the processor allows us...
  • Page 42 C1 Audio Demotion When this item is enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. C3 Audio Demotion When this item is enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information.

  • Page 43: Chipset Configuration

    Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Share Memory This allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB] and [128MB]. Onboard HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD Audio feature.

  • Page 44: Acpi Configuration

    Onboard LAN Power On Use this item to enable or disable onboard LAN to power on the system. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system. Onboard CIR Power On Use this item to enable or disable onboard CIR to power on the system.

  • Page 45: Storage Configuration

    (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE]. Configuration options: [IDE], [AHCI] and [Disabled]. Please noted that AHCI mode is not supported under Windows ®...

  • Page 46: Usb Configuration

    Use this item to enable or disable the use of rear USB3 controller. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the system. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse Power On on the system.

  • Page 47: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    9.6 Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config- ure the boot settings and the boot priority. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker...

  • Page 48: Boot Settings Configuration

    Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled]. Boot Logo Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears when you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”.

  • Page 49: Security Screen

    9.7 Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced...

  • Page 50: Exit Screen

    When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis- card 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.

  • Page 51: Software Support

    1 0 . 2 . 4 1 0 . 2 . 4 C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n...

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