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ASROCK 775XFire-eSATA2 User Manual

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775XFire-eSATA2+

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Version 1.0
Published April 2006
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    775XFire-eSATA2+ User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2006 Copyright©2006 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: Table Of Contents

    Premium and Basic Logo........9 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4) ............ 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout ............11 1.6 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O ..........12 2 Installation 2 Installation 2 Installation ......................
  • Page 4 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............ 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys ........... 42 3.2 Main Screen ..............42 3.3 Advanced Screen ............42 3.3.1 CPU Configuration ..........43 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......... 45 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ..........47 3.3.4 IDE Configuration ..........48 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 1.1 Package Contents...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Support DDRII533 (see CAUTION 4) - Max. capacity: 2GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5) Hybrid Booster - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports ATI CrossFire ®...
  • Page 7 - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, Connector RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 9) - 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII connectors), support “Hot Plug”...
  • Page 8 Vista driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our ® ® website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft Windows Vista ® ® driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 8 8 8 8...

  • Page 9: Vista Tm Premium And Basic Logo

    Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T Minimum Hardware R equirement T equirement Table for W equirement T able for W able for W able for Windows indows indows indows Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware R equirement T able for W indows ®...

  • Page 10: Supported Pci Express Vga Card List For Agi Express Slot (Pci Express X4)

    Gecube RX1300PG2-D3/256M RADEON X1300PRO MSI RX1300GPRO-TD256E RADEON X1300PRO RADEON X1600PRO MSI RX1600GPRO-TD256E For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4), please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    T: eSATAII_1 B: eSATAII_2 FSB1066 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel 945PL Chipset Presler Conroe Dual Core CPU PCIE1 775XFire-eSATA2+ PCIE2 RAID EXPRESS CMOS Battery AGI_EXPRESS1 CLRCMOS1 PCI 1 7.1CH HD Intel PCI 2 ICH7R SATAII_RED SATAII_ORANGE...

  • Page 12: Asrock 8Ch_Esataii I/O

    ASRock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSAT T T T T AII I/O AII I/O AII I/O AII I/O ock 8CH_eSA AII I/O Parallel Port Microphone (Pink) RJ-45 Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Side Speaker (Gray) eSATAII Ports Rear Speaker (Black)

  • Page 13: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 775XFire-eSATA2+ is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.6", 30.5 x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en- sure that the motherboard fits into it.

  • Page 14: Cpu Installation

    2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview 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.
  • Page 15 For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Heatsink And Cpu Fan

    Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat.

  • Page 17: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 775XFire-eSATA2+ motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) 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) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color.
  • Page 18 Recommended Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) 1 memory module DS/SS* 2 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS 2 memory modules X DS/SS DS/SS 3 memory modules SS DS/SS 4 memory modules SS * If you only install one memory module, you can install it to any one of the four slots.

  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 20: Crossfire Tm Operation Guide

    2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide 2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire Operation Guide Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFire feature. CrossFire technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFire enables the highest possible level of performance and...
  • Page 21 Step 2. Install the standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card to AGI Ex- press slot (PCI Express x4). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”. Standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card Step 3. Install the Radeon CrossFire Edition graphics card to PCI Express x16 slot.
  • Page 22 Radeon CrossFire Edition graphics connector card Connect the DVI-DMS Connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor cable to DMS connector connector. of the CrossFire Edition graphics card. If you install two CrossFire Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one of the CrossFire Edition graphics cards to PCIE1 slot (PCI Express x 16), and the other end to DVI of another CrossFire...
  • Page 23 Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop (ATI Catalyst driver should be version 5.10 or higher). You will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop.

  • Page 24: Surround Display Feature

    2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature.
  • Page 25 FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY1 Pin1 (see p.11 No. 25) 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) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11 No. 10) IDE1 PIN1 connect the black end...
  • Page 26 Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Then (Optional) connect the white end of SATA connect to the connect to the SATA HDD power supply power connector power cable to the power connector of the power supply.
  • Page 27 Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front PRESENCE# MIC_RET panel audio cable that allows (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) OUT_RET convenient connection and (see p.11 No. 27) 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.
  • Page 28 ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 33) ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector It is not necessary to use this connector, but please connect it (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1)
  • Page 29 USB Bracket This USB bracket can support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports besides the I/O panel. Please connect the blue connector on the cable of this USB bracket to the USB 2.0 header (USB23, USB45, or USB67) and fasten the USB bracket to the chassis with screws.

  • Page 30: Hdmi_Spdif Header Connection Guide

    2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.11 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).

  • Page 31: Esataii Interface Introduction

    2.12 eSA 2.12 eSA 2.12 eSAT T T T T AII Inter AII Inter AII Inter AII Inter face Introduction face Introduction face Introduction face Introduction 2.12 eSA 2.12 eSA AII Inter face Introduction What is eSATAII? This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the convenient mobility like USB.
  • Page 32 If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED;...
  • Page 33 Comparison between eSATAII and other devices IEEE 1394 400Mb/s USB 2.0 480Mb/s SATA 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s) eSATAII/SATAII 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)

  • Page 34: Sataii Hard Disk Setup Guide

    2.13 SA 2.13 SAT T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide 2.13 SA AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide 2.13 SA 2.13 SA AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide.

  • Page 35: Installation

    2.14 2.14 2.14 Serial A Serial A Serial AT T T T T A (SA Serial A A (SA A (SAT T T T T A) / Serial A A (SA A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial AT T T T T AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA AII (SAT T T T T AII) Hard Disks...

  • Page 36: Hdds And Esataii Devices

    2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SA 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F unctions for SA unctions for SAT T T T T A / SA unctions for SA A / SA A / SA A / SAT T T T T AII 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F...

  • Page 37: Installing Windows ® 2000 / Xp / Xp 64-Bit / Vista

    2.17 2.17 2.17 Installing Windows Installing Windows Installing Windows Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2.17 2.17 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista ®...

  • Page 38: Setting Up A Raid Ready System

    After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP-64bit OS, if you want ® ® ® to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: ..

  • Page 39: Migrating A "Raid Ready" System To Raid

    2.17.2 2.17.2 2.17.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.17.2 2.17.2 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5...

  • Page 40: Untied Overclocking Technology

    If you set “Configure SATA as” to [AHCI] mode, and plan to install Windows 2000 / ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on a SATA hard disk, you have to make a SATA driver diskette. Please refer to step 2 on page 37 for details. (If you select AHCI mode and plan to install Windows Vista on a SATA hard disk, you don’t need to make a SATA...

  • Page 41: Etup Utility

    Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction 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.

  • Page 42: Navigation Keys

    System Time [ :00:09] System Date [Fri 04/21/2006] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. BIOS Version : 775XFire-eSATA2+ BIOS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU 3.40 GHz (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 3400 MHz Microcode Update : F34/17...

  • Page 43: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Main Advanced Configure CPU Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Select Screen Floppy Configuration Select Item SuperIO Configuration Enter Go to Sub Screen...
  • Page 44 Ratio Actual Value This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard. Ratio CMOS 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 All processors support the Halt State (C1).

  • Page 45: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration 3.3.2 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration Options Auto [Auto] DRAM Frequency 200MHz (DDRII400) [Disabled] Flexibility Option 266MHz (DDRII533) [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] DRAM CAS# Latency [PCI/PCIE] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority...
  • Page 46 DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks], [7 DRAM Clocks], [8 DRAM Clocks], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12 DRAM Clocks], [13 DRAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks], a n d [ 1 5 D R A M Clocks].

  • Page 47: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.3 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ACPI Configuration ACPI Configuration 3.3.3 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Suspend To RAM [Disabled] [Power Off] Restore on AC/Power Loss [Disabled] Ring-In Power On [Disabled] PCI Devices Power On [Disabled]...

  • Page 48: Ide Configuration

    3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 3.3.4 3.3.4 IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Set [Compatible] IDE Configuration when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, WinNT) [Enhanced] ATA/IDE Configuration is used. Configure SATA as [AHCI] Set [Enhanced] SATAII_BLUE (PORT0) [Hard Disk] when Native OS...
  • Page 49 Because Intel ICH7R south bridge only supports four IDE devices ® under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA0, 1, 2, 3], [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3], and [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1] when the installed device is used with legacy OS. [SATA0, 1, 2, 3] [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1] [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3]...

  • Page 50: Pcipnp Configuration

    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.

  • Page 51: Floppy Configuration

    3.3.6 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration 3.3.6 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Select the type of floppy drive connected to the [1.44 MB 3 "] Floppy A system.
  • Page 52 Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP].

  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    3.3.8 3.3.8 USB Configuration 3.3.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 3.3.8 3.3.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Support [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option...

  • Page 54: Boot Screen

    CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature ( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed”...

  • Page 55: Boot Settings Configuration

    3.5.1 3.5.1 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration 3.5.1 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration To enable or disable the boot from network feature. Boot From Network [Disabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Select Screen...

  • Page 56: Exit Screen

    3.7 Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation.

  • Page 57: Install Operating System

    C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your...

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