2CORE1066-2.13G - Processor ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2CORE1066-2.13G ASROCK

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

"Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"

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Published August 2007

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Motherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 775-Pin CPU Socket
5 North Bridge Controller
6 2x240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots

Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)

7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)
8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
9 South Bridge Controller
10 Third SATAll Connector (SATAll_3; Orange)
11 Fourth SATAll Connector (SATAll_4; Orange)
12 Secondary SATAll Connector (SATAI_2; Red)
13 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
14 Primary SATAll Connector (SATAI_1; Red)

15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
19 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
20 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)
21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD AUDIO01)
22 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
23 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
25 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
27 BIOS FWH Chip
28 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
29 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

HD 8CH I/O

1 Parallel Port
2 RJ-45 Port
3 Side Speaker (Gray)
4 Rear Speaker (Black)
5 Central/Bass (Orange)
6 Line In (Light Blue)
*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

8 Microphone (Pink)
9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
11 VGA Port
12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

• If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels	Front Speaker (No. 7)	Rear Speaker (No. 4)	Central / Bass (No. 5)	Side Speaker (No. 3)
2	V	--	--	--
4	V	V	--	--
6	V	V	V	--
8	V	V	V	V

• To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox", click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click

"ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 2Core1066-2.13G motherboard, a reliable mother board produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance.

This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in 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 VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 2Core1066-2.13G Motherboard Bundled With Selected Dual Core CPU Operating at FSB1066 / 2.13GHz

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm)

ASRock 2Core1066-2.13G Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 2Core1066-2.13G Support CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable

One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

One HD 8CH I/O Shield

One COM Port Bracket

1.2 Specifications

Platform	- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm
CPU	- Bundle with selected Dual Core CPU operating at FSB1066 / 2.13GHz * This motherboard also supports below CPU specifications: - LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® Dual Core / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® / Celeron® D - Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs except Quad Core (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset	- Northbridge: Intel® 945GC A2 - Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
Memory	- Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots - Support DDRII667/533 (see CAUTION 4). This motherboard will automatically optimize the condition of CPU and memory frequency according to the bundled CPU and memory module. - Max. capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 5)
Hybrid Booster	- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot	- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - 1 x HDMR slot
Graphics	- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 - Max. shared memory 224MB (see CAUTION 8)
Audio	- 7.1 CH Windows® Vista™ Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN	- Realtek PCIe x1 LAN 8101E - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O	HD 8CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
	- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/ Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)
Connector	- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11)
BIOS Feature	- 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware Monitor	- CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/Vista™/ Vista™ 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12)
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. 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.

CAUTION!

1. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will also be overclocked to 115MHz.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.
4. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency	Memory Support Frequency
1333	DDRII533*, DDRII667
1066	DDRII533, DDRII667
800	DDRII400, DDRII533, DDRII667
533	DDRII400, DDRII533

• When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDRII500 if you adopt a DDRII533 memory module.

• Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista™ and Windows Vista™ 64-bit.

• Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.
• 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.
• The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
• For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.
• Before installing SATAll hard disk to SATAll connector, please read the "SATAll Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 19 to adjust your SATAll hard disk drive to SATAll mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAll connector directly.
• Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ 64-bit / Vista™ / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
• 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™ 64-bit driver and related information.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows Vista™ Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® Vista™ Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.

Memory	512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)
	512MB Single Channel (Basic)
	256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)
VGA	DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

• If you plan to use onboard VGA to submit Windows® Vista™ logo, please keep the default setting of "DVMT Mode Select" option under BIOS.
• If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com
• After June 1, 2007, all Windows® Vista™ systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows® Vista™ Premium 2007 logo.

2. Installation

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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 antstatic 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.

2.1 CPU Installation

This motherboard is bundled with one selected Dual Core CPU operating at FSB1066 / 2.13GHz. Please do not remove ASRock CPU stickers on both sides of CPU socket on this motherboard. If the stickers are damaged, removed or bear the word "VOID", ASRock is not responsible for the after service of this CPU.

In the future, you may adopt other compatible Intel 775-LAND CPU on this motherboard. For the installation of Intel 775- LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. ASRock reminds you that as long as you adopt other CPU on this motherboard, we will not be responsible for the after service of the bundled CPU.

If this sticker is damaged, removed or bears the word "CPR" on it, it is not responsible for the after service of this CPU.

ASRock CPU Sticker

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. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

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.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on center of 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.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2Core1066-2.13G motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDRII DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Installing a DIMM

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.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

HDMR slot: HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCI2 slot.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the "Internal Graphics Mode Select" BIOS option to [Enabled], the onboard VGA will be enabled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.

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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

2.5 Jumpers 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.

Jumper	Setting		Description
PS2_USB_PWR1	1_2	2_3	Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2 No. 1)	+5V	+5VSB	+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.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)

(see p.2 No. 8)

2-pin jumper

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. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

2.6 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.2 No. 19)

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.2 No. 7)

connect the blue endto the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors

(SATAI1: see p.2, No. 14)

(SATAI1_2: see p.2, No. 12)

(SATAI1_3: see p.2, No. 10)

(SATAI1_4: see p.2, No. 11)

SATAI3

SATAI_4

These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA)

Data Cable

(Optional)

Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAll hard disk or the SATAll connector on the motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA)

Power Cable

(Optional)

connect to the SATA HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.2 No. 17)

(9-pin USB4_5)

(see p.2 No. 18)

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

(see p.2 No. 29)

Internal Audio Connector

(4-pin CD1)

(CD1: see p.2 No. 23)

CD1

Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD AUDIO01)

(see p.2 No. 21)

This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

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.
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).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled].

F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings", choose "Disable front

panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK".

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.2 No.13)

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.2 No. 15)

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.2 No.16)

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pinCPU_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 3)

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

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.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector

(20-pinATXPWR1)

(see p.2 No. 26)

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pinATX12V1)

(see p.2 No. 2)

Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provide sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

Serial port Header

(9-pin COM1)

(see p.2 No. 28)

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

2.7 SATAll Hard Disk Setup Guide

Before installing SATAll hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAll hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAll hard disks may not be at SATAll mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAll function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAll hard disk to SATAll mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAll hard disk may fail to run at SATAll mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAll 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAll 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

HITACHI

Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA features. Please visit HITACHI's website for details:

http://www.hitigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAll hard disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not be the same. Please visit the vendors' website for the updates.

2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP1: Install the SATA / SATAll hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAll hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATAI connector.
STEP4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAll hard disk.

2.9 Driver Installation Guide

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. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.10 HDMR Card and Driver Installation

If you do not insert HDMR card to this motherboard, and you finish installing all drivers to your system now, but in the future, you plan to use HDMR card function on this motherboard, please follow the steps below then.

1. Insert HDMR card to HDMR slot on this motherboard. Please make sure that the HDMR card is completely seated on the slot.
2. Install HDMR card driver from our support CD to your system.
3. Reboot your system.

2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 6 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

4. Software Support CD information

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

1. Einführung

2.1 CPU Installation

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ASRock-CPU-Aufkleber

(CLRCMOS1,2-Pin jumper)

(siehe S.2-No.8)

2-Pin jumper

Seriell-ATAII-Anschlüsse

If this sticker is damaged, removed or bears the word "VOID", ASRock is not responsible for the after service of this CPU.

Autocollant CPU ASRock

(Orifices des attaches ressortant)

(Enforcez (4 endroits))

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm)

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Adesivo ASRock CPU

(CLRCMOS1, jumper a 2 pin)

(vedi p.2 Nr.8)

jumper a 2 pin

If this sticker is damaged, removed or bears the word "CPR" on it, it is not responsible for the after service of this CPU.

Adhesivo de CPU ASRock

(CLRCMOS1, jumper de 2 pins)

(vea p.2, N.8)

jumper de 2 pins

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