A330ION-2016 - Mini PC ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A330ION-2016 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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Motherboard Layout

17.0cm (6.7 in) 24 CMOS Battery VGA1 DVI CONT VGA1 BMB BIOS HOM11 Gigabit LAN R2-41-LAN USB LAN PHY Super IO RoHS DX10 ASRock A330ION Dual Channel DDR3 1/066 (Anpound-04z-in 99) DDR3_1 (64 bit, 24-pin module) (Anpound-04z-in 99) DDR3_2 (64 bit, 24-pin module) (ATXPWR1) 8 17.0cm (6.7 in) 19 Powerwind RS-Audio The mini Power Power PCIE1 EuP Ready PCI Express 2.0 PCIE1 SATAI_2 SATAI_4 SATAI_3 SATAI_2 SATAI_3 SATAI_4 SATAI_3 SATAI_2 SATAI_3 SATAI_4 SATAI_3 SATAI_2 SATAI_3 SATAI_4 SATAI_3 SATAI_2 SATAI_3 SATAI_4 SATAI_3 SATAI_2 SATAI_3

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 14 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red)
2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 15 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red)
3 CPU Heatsink 16 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue)
5 Chipset Heatsink 18 COM Port Header (COM1)
6 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Front Panel Audio Header
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_1, DDR3_2; Blue) 20 HDMI_SPDIF Header
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 21 Chipset Fan
10 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
11 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 23 BIOS SPI Chip
12 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)

I/O Panel

1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 USB 2.0 Ports
2 VGA/D-Sub Port
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port
4 Central / Bass (Orange)
5 Rear Speaker (Black)
6 Optical SPDIF Out Port
7 Line In (Light Blue)

** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)
9 Microphone (Pink)
*** 10 Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors
11 USB 2.0 Ports
12 HDMI Port
13 VGA/DVI-D Port
14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED

Status	Description
Off	No Link
Blinking	Data Activity
On	Link

SPEED LED

Status	Description
Off	10Mbps connection
Orange	100Mbps connection
Green	1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED

LAN Port

** 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. 8)	Rear Speaker(No. 5)	Central / Bass(No. 4)	Line In(No. 7)
2	V	--	--	--
4	V	V	--	--
6	V	V	V	--
8	V	V	V	V

*** Powered eSATAII function is not supported in IDE mode.

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 "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Speaker". Then you are allowed to

select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". Click "Power" to save your change.

For Windows ^® 7/764-bit/Vista ^TM /Vista ^TM 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Advanced Options" on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click “OK” to save your change.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock A330ION 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.

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 If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock A330ION Motherboard

(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)

One Bundled Intel ^® Dual-Core Atom ^TM Processor 330

ASRock A330ION Quick Installation Guide

ASRock A330ION Support CD

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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

One I/O Panel Shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform	- Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU	- Intel® Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 (1.6 GHz)- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (seeCAUTION 1)- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (seeCAUTION 2)- Supports EM64T
Chipset	-NVIDIA® MCP7A-ION
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology (seeCAUTION 3)- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots-Supports DDR3 1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (seeCAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot	- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
Graphics	- Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 9 Series-DX10 VGA, Pixel Shader 4.0-Max. shared memory 512MB (seeCAUTION 5)- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI-Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P)- Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz-Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz-Supports HDCP function-Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec)
LAN	- Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s-Giga PHY RTL8211CL-Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O	I/O Panel- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port- 1 x HDMI Port- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports- 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/FrontSpeaker/Microphone (seeCAUTION 6)
Connector	- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions (seeCAUTION 7)- 1 x IR header- 1 x COM port header- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header- CPU/Chassis FAN connector- 24 pin ATX power connector- Front panel audio connector- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)(seeCAUTION 8)
BIOS Feature	- 8Mb AMI BIOS- AMI Legal BIOS- Supports “Plug and Play”- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events- Supports jumperfree- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support- VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)
Unique Feature	- ASRock OC Tuner (seeCAUTION 9)- Instant Boot- ASRock Instant Flash (seeCAUTION 10)- ASRock OC DNA (seeCAUTION 11)- Hybrid Booster:- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (seeCAUTION 12)- ASRock U-COP (seeCAUTION 13)- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)- Good Night LED
Hardware Monitor	- CPU Temperature Sensing- Chassis Temperature Sensing- CPU Fan Tachometer- Chassis Fan Tachometer- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS	- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)(seeCAUTION 14)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 33 of "User Manual" in the support CD.
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 11 for proper installation.
4. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® OS.
5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
6. 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.
7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 21 of "User Manual" in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.
8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 764-bit / 7 / Vista™ 64-bit / Vista™ / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
9. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

11. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

12. 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.
13. 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.
14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

2. Installation

A330ION is a Mini-IXT form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 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.
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 antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

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.

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

A330ION motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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 DDR3 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 or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 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.

O ← 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.

2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)

There is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. In this situation, please adjust the BIOS option "Share Memory" to enable the onboard VGA, 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 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.

2.5 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

2.6 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.

Short

Open

Jumper
Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1

(see p.2 No. 1)

1 2

+5V

2 3

+5VSB
Description

Short pin2, pin3 to enable +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. 6)

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.

2.7 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!

Serial ATAI Connectors

(SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 15)

(SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 16)

(SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 14)

(SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 10)

SATAII_2

SATAII_4

SATAII_1

SATAII_3

These Serial ATAIL (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)

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.2 No. 24)

(9-pin USB8_9)

(see p.2 No. 22)

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

(see p.2 No. 12)

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.2 No. 19)

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

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 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].

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.2 No. 11)

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.2 No. 13)

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connectors

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 2)

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

(3-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.2 No. 9)

CPU Fan Connector

(3-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 4)

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

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.2, No. 8)

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

Serial port Header

(9-pin COM1)

(see p.2 No.18)

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

HDMI\_SPDIF Header

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)

(see p.2 No. 20)

HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.

HDMI\_SPDIF Cable

(Optional)

Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card.

A. black end

B. white end (2-pin)

C. white end (3-pin)

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

This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® MCP7A-ION chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAIL (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. 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.

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

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

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

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

2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA® MCP7A-ION chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort.

NOTE

What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

For Powered eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported in RAID / AHCI mode only.

2.10 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.

2.11 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ /

Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.11.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs in IDE Mode

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.11.2 Installing Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs in AHCI Mode

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit OS on your system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs in IDE Mode

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS on your system.

2.12 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit With RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

RAID mode is not supported under Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 3: Install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA ^® RAID drivers. NVIDIA ^® RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

.. \ I386 (For Windows® 7 / Vista™ OS)

.. \ AMD64 (For Windows® 7 64-bit / Vista™ 64-bit OS)

After that, please insert Windows ^® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

NOTE. If you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide

2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology

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

Please refer to the warning on page 8 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: 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 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

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1.1 Kartoninhalt

ASRock A330ION Motherboard

(Mini-ITX-Formfaktor: 17.0 cm x 17.1 cm; 6.7 Zoll x 6.7 Zoll)

ASRock A330ION_Support-CD

(CLRCMOS1, 2-Pin jumper)

(siehe S.2 - No. 6)

2-Pin jumper

Seriell-ATAII-Anschlüsse

(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)

un processore Intel® Dual-Core Atom™ 330 incluso

(CLRCMOS1, jumper a 2 pin)

(vedi p.2 Nr. 6)

jumper a 2 pin

(Factor forma Mini-ITX: 17,0 cm x 17,0 cm, 6,7" x 6,7")

(CLRCMOS1, jumper de 2 pins)

(vea p.2, N. 6)

jumper de 2 pins

(CLRCMOS1, jumper de 2 pinos)

Conector Áudio do painel frontal

(HD_AUDIO1 de 9 pinos)

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1.1 包装盒内物品

華擎 A330ION 主機板