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USER MANUAL 775I65G ASROCK

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The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, à 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" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published February 2007 Copyright@2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard English

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775i65G motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock' consistentiy stingent 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 specifcations 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

ysiôu Connector = Z x Serial ATA L.5GDJS connectors {No Support for “RAID” and “Hot Plug" functions) - 2 XATA100 IDE connector (supports 4 x IDE devices) = 1 x Floppy connector -1xIR header - 1x COM port header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - AUX in header - Front panel audio connector - 2x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of them are shared with USB4_5) (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature -4MbAMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 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 QuietFan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, appiying 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. lt should be done at your own risk and expense. We are notresponsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

FS81066-CPU is supported only when you install AGP VGA card into AGP slot. Besides, if you use a FSB1066-CPU on this motherboard, please adopt a DDR400 CL2.5 memory module. Aboutthe setting of “Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 25 of ‘User Manual" in the support CD. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un- tied Overclocking Technology" on page 18 for details. 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 11 for proper installation Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency. CPU FSB Frequency | Memory Support Frequency

800 DDR266, DDR 320*, DDR400

533 DDR266, DDR 333 *_ When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it wil run at DDR 320 if you adopt a DDR 333 memory module. 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 instabilty of the system or damage the CPU. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check ifthe CPU fan on the motherboard functions properiy 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 installthe PC system. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SPA. It may not work properiy under Microsoft” Win- dows"98/ ME. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard English

ysiôu 2.Installation Pre-installation Precautlons Take note of the following precautions before you install mother- board components or change any motherboard settings 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. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electicity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use à grounded wrist strap or touch à safety grounded object before you handle components. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on à grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 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

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.

715-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. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

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 po- sition at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po- sition at approximately 100 degrees. Step 2. Insertthe 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 Pinl and the two orientation key notches. ‘orientation key notch T75-Pin Socket

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches ofthe 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 thatthe 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. English ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

1. Itis recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking

2. This cap must be placed if returing the motherboard for after

service 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. Installation of CPU Fan and Heaïsink For proper installation, please kindiy 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 Step1 Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto center 5 RATE of IHS on the socket surface. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the li CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FANI, see page 2, No. 6). Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners. / } Ifyou press dou the fasteners withoutrotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannotbe

securedonthe motherboard. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (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 chip-type) memory modules in the DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory. modules, itis 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 thatthe notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. <=break <notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. lt will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. English Step 3. Firmiy insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snep back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 AMR slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: The PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PClinterface AGP slot: The AGP slotis used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has

à special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot ofthis motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! AMR slot: AMR slotis used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem functionality. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure thatthe 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 startthe installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in à chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap LA is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The ilustration shows à 3-pin jumper whose pinl LE LT LE and pin2 are “Short’ when jumper cap is Short open placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWRI 12 23 Short pin, pin3 to enable (see p2 No.1) [° - OMO - «| 45VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5v +5VSB or USB wake up events. Note: To select 45VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply JRLtee p2 Ne.2) OO JLlisee p2 No.23) JRT Ji Note: Ifthe J L1 and J R1 jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work. ClearCMOS (Co (CLRCMOSO,2-pinjumper) x 2-pin jumper (see p2 No.17) Note: CLRCMOS0 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 resetthe 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 à jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOSD for 5 seconds. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard English

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-pinFLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 19) pin FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to Pinl. 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 IDE, see p.2 No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 8) Tour IDE Ten IDE2 connect the blue end > ZA connect the black end to the motherboard ( ISSSSSSSMEEDEIN ) : the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please setthe 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) (SATAL:Se p.2 No. 12) A same connectors support SATA data (SATA2:see p.2 No. 11) cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA = su interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA (SATA) Either end ofthe SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA (Opéonal) hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable {Optional) connect tothe SATA HDD power connector

connect tothe pouersupply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on the drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. USB 2.0 Header (3-pin USB67) (see p2 No. 18) use pur ASRock 1/O Plus'* provides you 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. Ifthe rear USB ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports. Shared USB 2.0 Header (S-pinUSB4 5) (see p2 No.29) us8.pur exo our This USB4_5 connectoris shared with the USB 2.0 ports 4,5 on ASRock 1/0 Plus®". 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 1/0 Plus"" will notbe able to function. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR) (see p2 No.16)

This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Internal Audio Connectors {-pin CDI, 4-pin AUX) (CD1:see p.2 No. 24) {AUXI:see p.2 No. 25) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,TV tuner card, or MPEG card Front Panel AC'97 Audio Header {8-pin AUDIO 1) (eep2 No.22)

BACIOUTR BACHOUTL. This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard English

1. 4VA is used for audio power only, please don't connect it to any

other power, such as USB.

2. HD (Azalia) audio front panel and AC'97 audio front panel have

different pin-definition. incorrect connection of the audio front panel and the front panel audio header may cause permanent damage to this motherboard. System Panel Header (G-pinPANELT) (8ep2 No.14) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Chassis Speaker Header (a-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p2 No.15) Please connectthe chassis speaker to this header. Chassis Fan Connector (B-pin CHA_FANT) (see p2 No.13) Please connect the chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector {pin CPU_FANT) (see p2 No.6)

Please connect the CPU 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-PinFaninstallation ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power (20-pinATXPWR 1) supply to this connector (seep2 No.3) ATX 12V Connector {-pin ATX12V1) (seep2 No.2) Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH5 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. 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: Connectthe SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's primary SATA connector (SATA1). STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the primary SATA hard disk. If you just want to install only one SATA HDD, the installation process is complete at this step. If you want to install two SATA HDDSs, please continue to do the following steps. STEP 5: Connectthe SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP6: Connect one end of the second SATA data cable to the motherboard's secondary SATA connector (SATA2) STEP 7: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the secondary SATA hard disk. Before you install OS into the SATA hard disk, you need to check and ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 29 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

2.8 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 properiy. ASRock 775i65G Motherboard English

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP / PCI bus. You may set"CPU Host Frequency" option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the actual CPU hostfrequency in the following item. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, butAGP / PCI bus is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under à more stable overclocking environment. À Please refer to the warning on page 6 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> 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 restartthe system by pressing <Ctl> + <AIt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. Itis 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: 98 SE ÎME / 2000 / XP. 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, insertthe CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if"AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. Ifthe 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: ASRock 775i65G Motherboard

2.1 CPU Installation