K8A8X-M - Motherboard ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Motherboard
Brand	ASRock
Model	K8A8X-M
Socket	Socket 754
Chipset	VIA K8M800 + VT8237R
Form Factor	Micro ATX (9.6 x 8.2 inches, 244 x 208 mm)
Memory Support	2 x DDR 400/333/266 DIMM slots, max 2 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP 8x, 3 x PCI
Storage Interfaces	2 x ATA 133 (IDE), 2 x SATA 1.5 Gb/s with RAID 0/1
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via headers)
Audio	6-channel Realtek ALC655
LAN	Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Ethernet
Power Connectors	20-pin ATX, 4-pin 12V
BIOS	AMI BIOS, 4 Mb Flash ROM
Dimensions	9.6 x 8.2 in (244 x 208 mm)
Weight	Approximately 0.5 kg
Key Features	ASRock U-COP, CPU frequency adjustment, hybrid booster
Cleaning	Use a dry, lint-free cloth; avoid liquids and abrasives.
Safety	Disconnect power before installation; handle with care to avoid electrostatic discharge.
Spare Parts & Repairability	Designed for standard components; limited spare parts availability due to age.
General Information	Released in 2004 for AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors.

Frequently Asked Questions - K8A8X-M ASROCK

What CPU is compatible with the ASRock K8A8X-M?

The board supports AMD Socket 754 processors, including Athlon 64 (ClawHammer, Newcastle, Winchester) and Sempron (Paris, Palermo). Always update the BIOS for best compatibility.

How much memory can I install?

Two DDR DIMM slots accept up to 2 GB total (1 GB per slot) of DDR 400/333/266 non-ECC memory.

Does it support SATA hard drives?

Yes, it has two SATA 1.5 Gb/s ports via the VIA VT8237 southbridge, supporting RAID 0 and RAID 1.

How do I clear the CMOS?

Power off and unplug the PC. Locate the CLRCMOS1 jumper near the CMOS battery. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 to 2-3 for 5 seconds, then return to 1-2.

Can I use a PCI Express graphics card?

No, this board only has an AGP 8x slot. PCI Express cards are not compatible.

What is the maximum CPU power?

The board supports CPUs up to 89W TDP. High-power models may require better cooling.

How to update the BIOS?

Download the latest BIOS from ASRock's website. Use the Instant Flash utility built into the BIOS or boot from a DOS USB drive with the flashing tool.

Why does my PC not power on?

Check the 20-pin and 4-pin power connectors, ensure the PSU switch is on, and verify the front panel power button wiring.

Can I use DDR2 memory?

No, the K8A8X-M only supports DDR (DDR1) memory. DDR2 is not compatible.

How do I enable RAID?

Enter the VIA RAID BIOS by pressing Tab during POST. Create a RAID array using the menu. Install the RAID driver during OS installation.

USER MANUAL K8A8X-M ASROCK

Published April 2005

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ContentsContents

1. IntroductionIntroduction....5....

1.1 Package Contents 5
1.2 Specifications 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout 8
1.4 ASRock I/O Plus™ 9

2. Installation installation....10.10....

Pre-installation Precautions 10
2.1 CPU Installation 11
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 13
2.5 Jumpers Setup 14
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15
2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 18
2.8 Making a SATA Driver Diskette For SATA Operation in "RAID" Mode 19
2.9 SATA Operating in "non-RAID" Mode 19

3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 20 20

3.1 Introduction 20
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 20
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 21
3.2 Main Screen 21
3.3 Advanced Screen 22
3.3.1 CPU Configuration 22
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 25
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 26
3.3.4 IDE Configuration 27
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 29
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 30
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 30
3.3.8 USB Configuration 32
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 32
3.5 Boot Screen 33
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 33
3.5.2 Boot Device Priority 34
3.6 Security Screen 34
3.7 Exit Screen 35

4. Software SupportSoftware.Support....36.36....

4.1 Install Operating System.... 36
4.2 Support CD Information.... 36

4.2.1 Running Support CD 36
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 36
4.2.3 Utilities Menu 36
4.2.4 Contact Information 36

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1. IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8A8X-M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment 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.

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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.11 Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)
1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x ASRock I/O Plus™ Shield

1.21 SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm

CPU: 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMD Athlon and 32-bit Sempron Processor

Chipset: Bridge: ALi M1689, FSB @ 800 MHz

Memory: 2 x DDR DIMM Slots: 2 DIMMs support PC3200 (DDR 400) / PC2700 (DDR 333) / PC2100 (DDR 266), Max. 2GB

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 Support up to 4 IDE devices

Serial ATA: 2 x SATA connectors Support 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives

Audio: 5.1 channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing Motherboard temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

PCI Slots: 2 x PCI slots, PCI specification 2.1

AGP Slot: 1 x AGP slot Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 2) USB 2.0: 8 x USB 2.0 ports: 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, plus 1 on-board header supporting 2 extra USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 3)

ASRock I/O Plus™: 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Serial Port: COM1 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone

BIOS: AMI BIOS

Supports "Plug and Play"

ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events

SMBIOS 2.3.1 support

CPU frequency stepless control

(only for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 4)

OS: Microsoft

^® Windows ^® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. 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.
2. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!
3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft ^® Windows ^® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft ^® Windows ^® 98 / ME.
4. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU FSB frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

1.31 Motherboard Layout Motherboard Layout

19.8cm (7.8-in) 5 DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR1 (84/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR400 ATAI33 ATXPWR1 IDE2 IDE1 24.4cm (9.6-in) SATA SATA2 SATA1 ASRock AGP 8X FSBB00 ALi M1689 Chipset 1.5V_AGP1 USB2.0 Super I/O PCI 1 KBABX-M PCI 2 FLOPPY1 CMOS Battery 2MB BIOS AMR1 AMR1 19.8cm (7.8-in) 24.4cm (9.6-in) 20 19 18 17 16 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

3 CPU Socket 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)

4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 Game Port Header (GAME1)

52 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1-2) 20 AMR Slot (AMR1)

6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Flash Memory

7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 22 2 x PCI Slots (PCI1, PCI2)

8 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2)

23 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)

9 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1)

24 Bridge Controller

10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue)

25 JR1 Jumper/JL1 Jumper

11 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)

26 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)

12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1)

27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)

13 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

29 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)

15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

1.41ASRock I/O PlusASRock I/O Plus

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11

1 Parallel Port 7.2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB0, USB1)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB2, USB3)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 Serial Port: COM1
4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
62 x Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB4, USB5)

2. Installation installation

K8A8X-M is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-Installation PrecautionsPre-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.

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 anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. 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.

2.12CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3. 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.

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

2.22 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 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 8, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

2.32 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

K8A8X-M motherboard is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing 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 × ← 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.

2.42 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K8A8X-M motherboard.

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.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.

Installing an expansion card 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.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

2.52J5mpers SetupJumpers 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.

Short

Open

Jumper Setting

PS2 USB PWR1 Short pin21 pin3 to enable ^2-3

(see p.8, 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.

JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

(see p.8, No.25)

JR1JL1

Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS

(CLRTC1)

(see p.8, No. 12)

Default Clear CMOS

Note: CLRTC1 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, then use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRTC1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to put the jumper cap back to the default setting (short pin1 and pin2) after clearing the CMOS.

2.62 Onboard Headers and Connectors 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!

FDD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.8, No. 13)

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.8, No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.8, No. 11)

connect the blue end to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)

(SATA1: see p.8, No. 9) connectors support SATA data

(SATA2: see p.8, No. 8) cables for internal storage

SATA1

devices. The current SATA interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data

Data Cable cable can be connected to the

SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on the drive Then

power connector

connect to the power supply

connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Header ASRock I/O Plus SB PWR

(9-pin USB67) 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on

(see p.8, No. 18) the rear panel. If

^TM provides you

ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

Shared USB 2.0 Header This USB4_5 connector is shared

(9-pin USB4_5) with the USB 2.0 ports 4,5 on

(see p.8, No. 29) ASRock I/O Plus

TM. When using

the front panel USB ports by attaching the front panel USB cable to this connector (USB4_5), the USB ports 4,5 on ASRock I/O Plus™ will not be able to function.

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and

(see p.8, No. 16) receiving infrared

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.8, No.28)

(AUX1: see p.8, No. 27)

AUX1

CD1

from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin AUDIO1)

(see p.8, No. 26) convenient conn

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows

control of audio devices.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front

(see p.8, No. 15) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. ^1 SPEAKER DUMMY

(see p.8, No. 17)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.8, No. 14) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.8, No. 6) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

Game Connector Connect a Game cable to this

(15-pin GAME1) connector if the Game

(see p.8, No. 19) bracket is installed

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.8, No. 7)

supply to this connector.

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with

(see p.8, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector

Please note that it is necessary

so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

2.72 Serial Aster(SATA)(S hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.

1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD functions on SATA, SATA HDDs must be operated in "RAID" mode.
2. "RAID" and "non-RAID" mode are options under "SATA Operation Mode" in BIOS setup. Please refer to page 27 for details. They need different drivers during actual operation.

2.82 Making a SATAeBingerD36A4TdiFettSAK Operation in A Operation in "RAID" Mode "RAID" Mode

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs, you will need to make a SATA driver before you start the OS installation.

STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!)

STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device.

STEP 3: When you see the message on the screen, "Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press .

STEP 4: Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.

WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will

lose ALL data in it!

Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press .

STEP 5: The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers

into the floppy diskette.

Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system, or you may start to use "ALi RAID BIOS Setup Utility" to set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you install the OS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please find the document, "Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration", at the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID_SETUP_GUIDE \ English.PDF

2.92SASM Operating In "non-RAID" ModeA Operating In "non-RAID" Mode

If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows XP 64-bit OS on your SATA HDDs operating in non-RAID mode, you don't need to make a SATA driver diskette before OS installation.

Windows 98 SE and Windows ME must be installed by SATA operating in RAID mode, and you don't need to make a SATA driver diskette for these two OS before OS installation.

3. BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press 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 + + , 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 BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information

Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features

H/W Monitor To display current hardware status

Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security 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 to get into the sub screen.

3.1.2 Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) 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

3.23 Main Screen Main Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time [1:00:09] System Date [Tue 04/26/2005] BIOS Version : KNA8X-M BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 34001 Processor Speed : 2200 MHz L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory : 512MB DIMM 1 : 512MR/133MHz (DDR266) DIMM 2 : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [-] or [-] to configure system Time. -- Select Screen 11 Select Hem + Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54(C) Copyright 1985-2003, 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.

3.33 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 Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration Superto Configuration USB Configuration Options for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

3.3.13 CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration CPU Host Frequency (Auto) Actual Frequency (MHz) [200] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] C o u l 'n' Q u i e t [Enabled] Processor Maximum Multiplier x11 Processor Maximum Voltage 1.550 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Auto] Memory Clock [Auto] Flexibility Option [Disabled] Blank Interleaving [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Burst Length [N Beats] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRP [Auto] Select how to set the CPU host frequency. Select Screen Select Item + Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

CPU Host Frequency

While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency will show in the following item.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.

Cool 'n' Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology.

Processor Maximum Multiplier

It will display Processor Maximum Multiplier 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 Multiplier and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum C o u l ' n ' Q u i e t Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier Processor Voltage Memory Clock Flexibility Option Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length CAS Latency (CI) TRCD [Auto] [200] [Disabled] [Enabled] X11 1.550 V [Manual] [x8] [1.500V] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] If AUTO, FID/VID will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, FID/VID will be set based on User Selection In Setup. Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Processor Maximum Multiplier X11 Processor Maximum Voltage 1.550 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] Processor Multiplier X8 Processor Voltage [1.500V] Memory Clock [Auto] Flexibility Option [Disabled] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Burst Length (6 Beats) CAS Latency (CL) Auto TRCD Auto TRAS[Auto] TRP[Auto] MA Timing [2T] Select DRAM commands and address timing. -- Select Screen ↑ Select Item + Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

Processor Multiplier

This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. You may set the value from [x4] up to [x25] but no higher than the value of "Processor Maximum Multiplier". For example, if the value of "Processor Maximum Multiplier" is [x11], the actual value of multiplier will be [x11] even if you set this item to a value higher than [x11]. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Processor Voltage

This item will show when “Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. You may set the value from [1.550V] down to [0.800V] . However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the standard values as listed: [133 MHz (DDR266)], [166 MHz (DDR333)], [200 MHz (DDR400)].

Flexibility Option

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or across nodes, decreasing access contention.

Burst Length

Burst length can be set to 8 or 4 beats. 64 Bit Dq must use the 4 beats.

CAS Latency (CL)

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.0], [3.0], and [2.5].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK], [6CLK], [7CLK], [8CLK], [9CLK], [10CLK], [11CLK], and [12CLK].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK].

MA Timing

Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [2T], [1T]. The default value is [2T].

3.3.23.Ch2pset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings OnBoard AC97 Audio [Auto] OnBoard AC97 Modem [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] AGP Aperture Size [64 MB] AGP Data Rate [8X] AGP Fast Write [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI] IIT Width [Auto] IIT Speed [Auto] Enable/Disable onboard Audio device. Select Screen 1.1 Select Item + - Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

OnBoard AC97 Audio

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC97 Audio feature.

OnBoard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

AGP Aperture Size

It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the default value unless the installed AGP card's specifications requires other sizes.

AGP Data Rate

For an AGP 3.0 card, you may set AGP Data Rate between [8X] or [4X], and the default value is [8X]. For an AGP 2.0 card, you may set AGP Data Rate among [4X], [2X], and [1X], and the default value is [4X].

AGP Fast Write

Use this item to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol support.

Primary Graphics Adapter

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers.

HT Width

You may set the HyperTransport width as [8 Bit], [16 Bit], or [Auto]. The default value is [Auto].

HT Speed

You may set the HyperTransport speed as [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800 MHz], or [1000 MHz]. The default value is [Auto].

3.3.33 ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM [Auto] Repost Video on STR Resume [No] Restore on AC / Power Loss [Power Off] Rlng-In Power On [Disabled] PCI Devices Power On [Disabled] PS / 2 Keyboard Power On [Disabled] RTC Alarm Power On [Disabled] Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen 1 Select Item + Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrend, Inc.

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If you set this item to [Disabled], the function "Restore on AC/Power Loss" will be hidden.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

If you set the item "Suspend to RAM" to [Auto], you may use this item to set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

3.3.4318 ConfigurationIDE Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller [Both] OnBoard SATA Controller [Enabled] SATA Operation Node [RAID] ► Primary IDE Master [Hard Disk] ► Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] ► Secondary IDE Master [ATAPI CDROM] ► Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] DISABI FD: disables the Integrated IDE. Controller. PRIMARY: enables only the Primary IDE Controller. SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary IDE Controller. BOTH: enables both IDE Controllers. -- Select Screen 1↓ Select Item ← Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrend, Inc.

OnBoard IDE Controller

You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

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 [RAID]. If you don't want to operate RAID function on SATA HDDs, please select [non-RAID].

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will use the "Primary IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of "Primary IDE Slave", "Secondary IDE Master", and "Secondary IDE Slave" as well.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device :Hard Disk Vendor :MAXTOR 6L080J4 Size :50.0 GB 1.BA Mode :Supported Block Mode :InNectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultr DMA :Ultr DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T. :Supported TPM [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Serine Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T.: [Disabled] 3Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system. -- Select Screen [] Select Item -> Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

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].

32-Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.

3.3.53.PC5PnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. PCI Latency Timer [04] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Value in units of clocks for PCI device latency timer register. -- Select Screen 11 Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

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.

3.3.63 Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Floppy A [1.4] MIR 3.0 Floppy B [Disabled] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. -- Select Screen |J Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

3.3.73 Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super 10 Chipset OnBoard Flipper Controller [Enabled] Serial Port Address [3F8 / IRQ4] Infrared Port Address [Disabled] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP + EPP] EPP Version [1,9] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] OnBoard Game Port [Enabled] OnBoard MIDI Port [Disabled] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Flipper Controller. -- Select Screen ↑1 Select Item + Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

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].

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].

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]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

OnBoard Game Port

Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it.

OnBoard MIDI Port

Use this time to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

3.3.83USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Support [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. -- Select Screen T1 Select Item + Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

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 item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device connected, "Auto" option will disable the legacy USB support.

3.43 Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Scre

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature : 3.7C/9.8F M / B Temperature : 3.1C/8.7F CPU Fan Speed : 2833 RPM Chassis Fan Speed : N/A Vccr : 1.532 V + 3.30V : 3.129 V + 5.00V : 4.877 V + 12.00V : 11.741 V Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

3.53B5ot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings ► Boot Settings Configuration ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives ► Removable Drives ► CD/DVD Drives Configure Settings during System Boot. -- Select Screen 1) Select Hem Enter Go to Nuh Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

3.5.13 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Network |Disabled| Bootup Num-Lock |On| To enable or disable the boot from network feature. -- Select Screen 11 Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot From Network

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

3.5.23.50t Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

In this section, you may specify the boot sequence from the available devices in your system.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD: PM-MAXTOR 61.08] [CD / DVD: SM-CD-ROM C] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. → Select Screen ↑ Select Item + - Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit FSC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

Likewise, you may also specify the boot sequence from the available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives.

3.63 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 Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Install or Change the password. Select Screen 11 Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

3.73Exit ScreenExit Screen

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security Exit Exit Options Sete Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. -- Select Screen I1 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

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 Optimal Defaults

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Load optimal defaults?" Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup configurations.

4. Software SupportSoftware Support

4.14 Install Operating System Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. 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.

4.24 Support CD Information Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14. Running The Support CDRunning 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.

4.2.24 Drivers Menu Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.21.8ties MenuUtilities 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.

4.2.44.Contact InformationContact Information

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 dealer for further information.

APPENDIX:APPENDIX:

AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet AMD's cholgy're Quoology

For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology under Windows system. When using this feature, please make sure to install "AMD Processor Driver" from the "Support CD" first.

If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology:

1. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows XP only)
3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab.
4. Click the "Power..." button. The following dialog box appears.
5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management.
6. Click OK to implement settings.

If you are using Windows 98SE/ME operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology:

1. From the Windows 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab.
3. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the "Settings..." button.
4. From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology tab.
5. Click the Performance combo list box, to select desired mode. Automatic mode is the recommended setting.
6. Click OK to implement settings.