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Summary of Contents for ASROCK 4COREDUAL-SATA2 - V1.1
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Page 1: User Manual
4CoreDual-SATA2 User Manual Version 1.1 Published September 2007 Copyright©2007 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.11 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ........27 2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation ..............28 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs ................28 2.14 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ................ - Page 4 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........... 44 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........45 3.3.8 USB Configuration ..........46 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ....47 3.5 Boot Screen ..............48 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........49 3.6 Security Screen ............49 3.7 Exit Screen ..............
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Page 5: Introduction 1. Introduction
ASRock’s commit- ment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ® - LGA 775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / ® ® ® ® Pentium XE / Pentium... - Page 7 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.
- Page 8 12. Microsoft Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the ® ® future. Please visit our website for Microsoft Windows Vista / Vista bit driver and related information.
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Page 9: Vista Tm Premium 2007 And Basic Os
Premium 2007 and Basic OS This motherboard can support all features in Windows ® Vista Premium 2007. Please follow below table for minimum hardware requirement. Celeron D 326 Memory 1GB system memory DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) -
Page 10: Supported Pci Express Vga Card List For Pci Express Graphics Slot
RADEON X850XT MSI RX1300PRO-TD256E RADEON X1300Pro MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E RADEON X1600Pro MSI RX1600XT-T2D256EZ RADEON X1600XT For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for PCI Express Graphics slot, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm... -
Page 11: Motherboard Layout
North Bridge Controller USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots Game Connector (GAME1) (Dual Channel B: DDR1, DDR2;... -
Page 12: Hd 8Ch I/O Panel
(No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 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 “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox”... -
Page 13: Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 4CoreDual-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. -
Page 14: Cpu Installation
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. - Page 15 PnP cap to assist in removal. 1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.
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Page 16: Installation Of Heatsink And Cpu Fan
CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure 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 11, No. -
Page 17: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)
Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identi- cal (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR / DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;... - Page 18 DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break...
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Page 19: Expansion Slots
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. -
Page 20: Surround Display Feature
2-pin jumper (see p.11, No. 19) 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. -
Page 21: Onboard Headers And Connectors
FLOPPY1 (see p.11, No. 21) Pin1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11, No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.11, No. - Page 22 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.
- Page 23 2. If you use AC’97 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).
- Page 24 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
- Page 25 HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the (Optional) 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. A. black end B.
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Page 26: 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. -
Page 27: 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;... -
Page 28: Installation
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F... -
Page 29: Guide
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... - Page 30 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. Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side. Step 2...
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Page 31: Driver Installation Guide
The current version of RAID driver does not support Hot Swap function under RAID 1. If you create RAID 1 on your SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not insert or remove your SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is power on and in working condition. As soon as the RAID driver with Hot Swap function under RAID 1 is ready, we will upload it to our website. -
Page 32: Installing Windows
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette. STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. -
Page 33: Installing Windows
“CPU Host Frequency” option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the actual CPU host frequency in the following item. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but AGP / PCI / PCIE bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. -
Page 34: Bios Setup Utility
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. -
Page 35: Navigation Keys
To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen <ESC> 3.2 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 Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security... -
Page 36: Advanced Screen
Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. BIOS SETUP UTILITY... - Page 37 Ratio Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If it shows “Locked”, then the item Ratio Setting will be hidden. If you use the ratio value to time the CPU frequency, it will be equal to the core speed of the installed processor.
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Page 38: Chipset Configuration
[Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Precharge to Active (Trp) Use this option to select Precharge to Active (Trp). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. Active to Precharge (Tras) Use this option to select Active to Precharge (Tras). - Page 39 Active to CMD (Trcd) Use this option to select Active to CMD (Trcd). Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [3T], [4T], and [5T]. The default value is set to [Auto] to set the timing by dram SPD. REF to ACT / REF to REF (Trfc) Use this option to select REF to ACT / REF to REF (Trfc).
- Page 40 The default value of this feature is set to [Auto]. If you install an 8X-AGP card on this motherboard, you may select [Auto], [8X] or [4X] as the AGP mode. If the installed AGP card is a 4X-AGP card, then you may set the AGP mode as [Auto], [4X], [2X], or [1X].
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Page 41: Acpi Configuration
Front Panel Control Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. CD-In Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of OnBoard HD Audio. If you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows Vista logo test, please disable ®... -
Page 42: Ide Configuration
RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system. 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced To enable or disable... - Page 43 [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.
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Page 44: Pcipnp Configuration
Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 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. -
Page 45: Super Io Configuration
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]. -
Page 46: Usb Configuration
OnBoard Game Port Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it. The default value is [Auto]. OnBoard MIDI Port Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configura- tion options: [Disabled], [300], and [330]. -
Page 47: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. -
Page 48: Boot Screen
3.5 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 Advanced... -
Page 49: Boot Settings Configuration
POST. This item will be hidden if “SATA Operation Mode” is set to [non-RAID] in IDE Configuration menu. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.6 Security Screen... -
Page 50: Exit Screen
BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis- card 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, “Dis-... -
Page 51: Install Operating System
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